Yankton, South Dakota

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
15,421
Population
$60,180
Median Income
$191,400
Home Value
39.9
Median Age

Demographics

Yankton has a population of 15,421 with a median age of 39.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
87.1%
Hispanic
6.9%
Other
4.0%
Black
1.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population15,421
Median Age39.9
White87.1%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Other / Two or More Races4.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Yankton is $60,180, which is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,680. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

$60,180
Median Household Income
$36,680
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Yankton is 1.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Yankton, 93.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.6%
Bachelor's+
30.7%
Graduate+
10.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher30.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.6%

Housing

The median home value in Yankton is $191,400, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $754. The homeownership rate is 64.6%.

$191,400
Median Home Value
$754/mo
Median Rent
64.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$191,400
Median Monthly Rent$754
Homeownership Rate64.6%
Vacancy Rate5.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yankton, South Dakota?
The population of Yankton, South Dakota is 15,421 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Yankton, South Dakota?
The median household income in Yankton, South Dakota is $60,180. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Yankton, South Dakota?
The median home value in Yankton, South Dakota is $191,400. The median monthly rent is $754.
What percentage of people in Yankton have a college degree?
In Yankton, South Dakota, 30.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Yankton, South Dakota an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Yankton, South Dakota is 3.2x (median home value $191,400 vs. median income $60,180), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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