Mellette County, South Dakota

The median household income in Mellette County, South Dakota is $51,364, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Mellette County is $18,423, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $51,364.

Mellette County's median household income of $51,364 is lower than the South Dakota state average of $66,926. The per capita income is $18,423, compared to the state average of $35,667.

The per capita income in Mellette County, South Dakota is $18,423, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Mellette County's median household income of $51,364 is below the South Dakota average of $66,926. The per capita income of $18,423 is also lower than the state average of $35,667. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Mellette County ranks #59 out of 66 counties in South Dakota by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $51,364 and per capita income of $18,423, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.