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Dewey County Overview

$20,657
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,346
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,077
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,022
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,275
TOTAL POPULATION
2,648
MALE POPULATION
2,627
FEMALE POPULATION
100.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.21
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
2,314
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Dewey County Area Codes

Income in Dewey County

Income Overview in Dewey County

Per Capita Income in Dewey County is $20,657, while median incomes of families and households are $58,346 and $55,077 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,275$20,657
Median Family Income1,170$58,346
Mean Family Income1,170$70,738
Median Household Income1,675$55,077
Mean Household Income1,675$66,150
Income Deficit1,170$14,022
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,2759.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,27590.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,2750.43

Earnings by Sex in Dewey County

Average Earnings in Dewey County are $35,072, $36,165 for men and $32,885 for women, a difference of 9.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Dewey County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,050 (48.6%)$36,165
Female1,112 (51.4%)$32,885
Total2,162 (100.0%)$35,072

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dewey County

The most common earnings brackets in Dewey County are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (125 | 11.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (165 | 14.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Dewey County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less77 (7.3%)54 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (1.1%)41 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49940 (3.8%)16 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99945 (4.3%)28 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (0.2%)30 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (1.9%)15 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49940 (3.8%)36 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (1.4%)27 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49918 (1.7%)31 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (1.1%)103 (9.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999100 (9.5%)165 (14.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99998 (9.3%)54 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999125 (11.9%)80 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99949 (4.7%)118 (10.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99956 (5.3%)44 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99958 (5.5%)32 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999120 (11.4%)137 (12.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99947 (4.5%)30 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99954 (5.1%)32 (2.9%)
$100,000+64 (6.1%)39 (3.5%)
Total1,050 (100.0%)1,112 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dewey County

Average earnings in Dewey County are $36,621 for men and $34,279 for women, a difference of 6.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,841. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,583, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,730.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Dewey County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,750$0
High School Diploma$32,841$27,730
College or Associate's Degree$41,875$29,839
Bachelor's Degree$52,969$54,464
Graduate Degree$85,000$59,583
Total$36,621$34,279

Family Income in Dewey County

Family Income Brackets in Dewey County

According to the Dewey County family income data, there are 287 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.5% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 43 families (3.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Dewey County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000907.7%
$10,000 to $14,999585.0%
$15,000 to $24,999897.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991048.9%
$35,000 to $49,99913811.8%
$50,000 to $74,99928724.5%
$75,000 to $99,99915313.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914912.7%
$150,000 to $199,999585.0%
$200,000+433.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dewey County

6-person families (59 | 5.0%) account for the highest median family income in Dewey County with $72,344 per family, while 2-person families (412 | 35.2%) have the highest median income of $30,882 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Dewey County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families412 (35.2%)$61,765
3-Person Families231 (19.7%)$55,893
4-Person Families197 (16.8%)$59,297
5-Person Families166 (14.2%)$39,643
6-Person Families59 (5.0%)$72,344
7+ Person Families105 (9.0%)$0
Total1,170 (100.0%)$58,346

Family Income by Number of Earners in Dewey County

The median family income in Dewey County is $58,346, with families comprising 3+ earners (89) having the highest median family income of $113,594, while families with no earners (200) have the lowest median family income of $16,250, accounting for 7.6% and 17.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Dewey County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners200 (17.1%)$16,250
1 Earner400 (34.2%)$40,625
2 Earners481 (41.1%)$87,031
3+ Earners89 (7.6%)$113,594
Total1,170 (100.0%)$58,346

Household Income in Dewey County

Household Income Brackets in Dewey County

With 392 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Dewey County, accounting for 23.4% of all households. In contrast, only 44 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Dewey County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001418.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991046.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991468.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991468.7%
$35,000 to $49,99922613.5%
$50,000 to $74,99939223.4%
$75,000 to $99,99920412.2%
$100,000 to $149,99918310.9%
$150,000 to $199,999925.5%
$200,000+442.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Dewey County

The median household income in Dewey County is $55,077, with the highest median household income of $72,593 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 62 households (3.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,208, with 357 households (21.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Dewey County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years62 (3.7%)$72,593
25 to 44 Years610 (36.4%)$55,463
45 to 64 Years646 (38.6%)$58,426
65+ Years357 (21.3%)$45,208
Total1,675 (100.0%)$55,077

Poverty in Dewey County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dewey County

With 32.3% poverty level for males and 29.5% for females among the residents of Dewey County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 59 males (69.4%) and 8 females (50.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Dewey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years148 (47.7%)109 (40.4%)
5 Years59 (69.4%)8 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years145 (39.4%)144 (41.9%)
12 to 14 Years29 (21.3%)38 (23.0%)
15 Years26 (52.0%)21 (37.5%)
16 and 17 Years32 (38.1%)34 (41.0%)
18 to 24 Years74 (31.2%)48 (19.4%)
25 to 34 Years66 (23.7%)111 (33.7%)
35 to 44 Years97 (30.9%)71 (24.2%)
45 to 54 Years60 (26.3%)56 (23.7%)
55 to 64 Years70 (25.2%)46 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years19 (10.8%)64 (41.0%)
75 Years and over16 (26.7%)18 (15.9%)
Total841 (32.3%)768 (29.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dewey County

According to the poverty statistics in Dewey County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.2% of males and 84.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Dewey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years162 (52.3%)161 (59.6%)
5 Years26 (30.6%)8 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years223 (60.6%)200 (58.1%)
12 to 14 Years107 (78.7%)127 (77.0%)
15 Years24 (48.0%)35 (62.5%)
16 and 17 Years52 (61.9%)49 (59.0%)
18 to 24 Years163 (68.8%)200 (80.6%)
25 to 34 Years213 (76.3%)218 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years217 (69.1%)222 (75.8%)
45 to 54 Years168 (73.7%)180 (76.3%)
55 to 64 Years208 (74.8%)244 (84.1%)
65 to 74 Years157 (89.2%)92 (59.0%)
75 Years and over44 (73.3%)95 (84.1%)
Total1,764 (67.7%)1,831 (70.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dewey County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Dewey County show that 12.9% or 77 of the total 595 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 71.1%, comprising of 27 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 11 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Dewey County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children233 (95.5%)11 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children166 (89.7%)19 (10.3%)
3 or 4 Children108 (84.4%)20 (15.6%)
5 or more Children11 (28.9%)27 (71.1%)
Total518 (87.1%)77 (12.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dewey County

According to the poverty data in Dewey County, 27.5% or 55 single-father households and 43.7% or 164 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (34.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Dewey County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children16 (29.6%)14 (14.4%)
1 or 2 Children31 (26.7%)69 (42.3%)
3 or 4 Children8 (34.8%)50 (59.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total55 (27.5%)164 (43.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dewey County

The poverty data for Dewey County shows that 77 of the married-couple family households (12.9%) and 219 of the single-parent households (38.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (71.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 household (81.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Dewey County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children11 (4.5%)30 (19.9%)
1 or 2 Children19 (10.3%)100 (35.8%)
3 or 4 Children20 (15.6%)58 (54.2%)
5 or more Children27 (71.1%)31 (81.6%)
Total77 (12.9%)219 (38.1%)

Race in Dewey County

The most populous races in Dewey County are Native / Alaskan (4,083 | 77.4%), White / Caucasian (985 | 18.7%), and Two or more Races (152 | 2.9%).
Race in Dewey County
Race# Population% Population
Asian30.1%
Black / African American190.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific300.6%
Hispanic or Latino541.0%
Native / Alaskan4,08377.4%
White / Caucasian98518.7%
Two or more Races1522.9%
Some other Race30.1%
Total5,275100.0%

Ancestry in Dewey County

The most populous ancestries reported in Dewey County are Sioux (3,914 | 74.2%), German (582 | 11.0%), American (204 | 3.9%), Irish (156 | 3.0%), and Norwegian (115 | 2.2%), together accounting for 94.2% of all Dewey County residents.
Ancestry in Dewey County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2043.9%
Austrian10.0%
Cheyenne50.1%
Chippewa70.1%
Czech90.2%
Danish50.1%
Dutch230.4%
English490.9%
European400.8%
Filipino30.1%
French260.5%
German58211.0%
Hopi40.1%
Hungarian40.1%
Icelander40.1%
Irish1563.0%
Italian40.1%
Mexican460.9%
Mexican American Indian20.0%
Navajo160.3%
Norwegian1152.2%
Polish80.2%
Pueblo50.1%
Puerto Rican80.2%
Russian100.2%
Samoan300.6%
Scandinavian60.1%
Scotch-Irish30.1%
Sioux3,91474.2%
South African120.2%
Subsaharan African120.2%
Swedish220.4%
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Immigrants in Dewey County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Dewey County came from Central America (11 | 0.2%), Latin America (11 | 0.2%), Mexico (11 | 0.2%), Africa (6 | 0.1%), and South Africa (6 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.9% of all Dewey County residents.
Immigrants in Dewey County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa60.1%
Asia30.1%
Canada40.1%
Central America110.2%
China10.0%
Eastern Asia30.1%
Europe10.0%
Korea20.0%
Latin America110.2%
Mexico110.2%
Northern Europe10.0%
South Africa60.1%
Sweden10.0%
Taiwan10.0%
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Sex and Age in Dewey County

Sex and Age in Dewey County

The most populous age groups in Dewey County are 5 to 9 Years (346 | 13.1%) for men and Under 5 Years (270 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Dewey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years310 (11.7%)270 (10.3%)
5 to 9 Years346 (13.1%)267 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Years254 (9.6%)266 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Years219 (8.3%)224 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years162 (6.1%)165 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years153 (5.8%)174 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years138 (5.2%)157 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years185 (7.0%)189 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years129 (4.9%)120 (4.6%)
45 to 49 Years102 (3.8%)122 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years128 (4.8%)114 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years131 (5.0%)125 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years155 (5.9%)165 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years93 (3.5%)62 (2.4%)
70 to 74 Years83 (3.1%)94 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years27 (1.0%)50 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years27 (1.0%)40 (1.5%)
85 Years and over6 (0.2%)23 (0.9%)
Total2,648 (100.0%)2,627 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Dewey County

Median Family Size in Dewey County

The median family size in Dewey County is 3.77 persons per family, with married-couple families (595 | 50.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (200 | 17.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Dewey County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple595 (50.8%)4.09
Single Male/Father200 (17.1%)3.26
Single Female/Mother375 (32.1%)3.54
Total Families1,170 (100.0%)3.77

Median Household Size in Dewey County

The median household size in Dewey County is 3.11 persons per household, with married-couple households (595 | 35.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.13 persons per household. non-family households (505 | 30.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Dewey County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple595 (35.5%)4.13
Single Male/Father200 (11.9%)3.61
Single Female/Mother375 (22.4%)3.77
Non-family505 (30.1%)1.23
Total Households1,675 (100.0%)3.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Dewey County

Out of a total of 1,675 households in Dewey County, 1,170 (69.9%) are family households, while 505 (30.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 373, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 402.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Dewey County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-402 (24.0%)
2-Person Households373 (22.3%)85 (5.1%)
3-Person Households217 (13.0%)15 (0.9%)
4-Person Households224 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households156 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households86 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households114 (6.8%)3 (0.2%)
Total1,170 (69.9%)505 (30.1%)

Female Fertility in Dewey County

Fertility by Age in Dewey County

Average fertility rate in Dewey County is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 153.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Dewey County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years12 (13.2%)54.0
20 to 34 years76 (83.5%)153.0
35 to 50 years3 (3.3%)7.0
Total91 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dewey County

56.0% of women with births (91) in Dewey County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Dewey County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years48 (63.2%)28 (36.8%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (56.0%)40 (44.0%)

Fertility by Education in Dewey County

Average fertility rate in Dewey County is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 136.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 56.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Dewey County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School18 (19.8%)61.0
High School Diploma51 (56.0%)136.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (8.8%)25.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (12.1%)97.0
Graduate Degree3 (3.3%)55.0
Total91 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dewey County

44.0% of women with births in Dewey County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 62.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Dewey County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
High School Diploma27 (52.9%)24 (47.1%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (56.0%)40 (44.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Dewey County

Employment by Class of Employer in Dewey County

Among the 1,927 employed individuals in Dewey County, local government employees (877 | 45.5%), private company employees (404 | 21.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (241 | 12.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Dewey County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees40421.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)150.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)24112.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations924.8%
Local Government Employees87745.5%
State Government Employees532.8%
Federal Government Employees22911.9%
Unpaid Family Workers160.8%
Total1,927100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Dewey County

According to the labor force statistics for Dewey County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,454), 67.0% or 2,314 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.6% or 338 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.9% or 274 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.7% or 92 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Dewey County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years88 (26.3%)33 (37.5%)
20 to 24 Years245 (74.9%)92 (37.7%)
25 to 29 Years265 (81.0%)38 (14.2%)
30 to 34 Years274 (92.9%)60 (21.9%)
35 to 44 Years509 (81.7%)49 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years379 (81.3%)44 (11.6%)
55 to 59 Years163 (63.7%)7 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years230 (71.9%)17 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years129 (38.9%)3 (2.3%)
75 Years and over32 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,314 (67.0%)338 (14.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dewey County

According to labor force statistics for Dewey County, 79.6% of individuals (1,820) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,287) are in the labor force, with 11.8% or 215 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.8% or 349 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 39.4% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Dewey County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School213 (72.9%)115 (39.4%)
High School Diploma679 (74.5%)122 (13.4%)
College / Associate Degree579 (81.8%)47 (6.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher349 (92.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,820 (79.6%)270 (11.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Dewey County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dewey County are Community & Social Service (400 | 20.5%), Management (304 | 15.6%), Education Instruction & Library (265 | 13.6%), Education, Arts & Media (82 | 4.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (59 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Dewey County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Dewey County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (84.6%), Education, Arts & Media (59.8%), and Management (53.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (85.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Dewey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management162 (53.3%)142 (46.7%)
Business & Financial12 (23.1%)40 (76.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science29 (49.1%)30 (50.8%)
Computers & Mathematics22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science7 (21.2%)26 (78.8%)
Community & Social Service 123 (30.7%)277 (69.3%)
Education, Arts & Media49 (59.8%)33 (40.2%)
Legal Services & Support4 (14.8%)23 (85.2%)
Education Instruction & Library59 (22.3%)206 (77.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment11 (42.3%)15 (57.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Category)326 (37.7%)538 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)951 (48.7%)1,002 (51.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Dewey County are Personal Care & Service (80 | 4.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (76 | 3.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (44 | 2.2%), and Healthcare Support (37 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Dewey County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Dewey County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (72.2%), and Security & Protection (70.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (69.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Dewey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support16 (43.2%)21 (56.8%)
Security & Protection31 (70.5%)13 (29.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Law Enforcement25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving23 (30.3%)53 (69.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance39 (72.2%)15 (27.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Total (Category)109 (37.5%)182 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)951 (48.7%)1,002 (51.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Dewey County are Office & Administration (233 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (98 | 5.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Dewey County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Dewey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related42 (42.9%)56 (57.1%)
Office & Administration39 (16.7%)194 (83.3%)
Total (Category)81 (24.5%)250 (75.5%)
Total (Overall)951 (48.7%)1,002 (51.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Dewey County are Construction & Extraction (137 | 7.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (131 | 6.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (47 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Dewey County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Dewey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction133 (97.1%)4 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair120 (91.6%)11 (8.4%)
Total (Category)300 (95.2%)15 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)951 (48.7%)1,002 (51.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Dewey County are Transportation (97 | 5.0%), Production (36 | 1.8%), and Material Moving (19 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Dewey County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Dewey County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production30 (83.3%)6 (16.7%)
Transportation89 (91.7%)8 (8.3%)
Material Moving16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Total (Category)135 (88.8%)17 (11.2%)
Total (Overall)951 (48.7%)1,002 (51.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Dewey County

Employment Industries in Dewey County

The major employment industries in Dewey County include Educational Services (354 | 18.1%), Public Administration (319 | 16.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (278 | 14.2%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (201 | 10.3%), and Construction (147 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Dewey County

Employment Industries by Sex in Dewey County

The Dewey County industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (97.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (94.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%), and Educational Services (74.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Dewey County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting157 (78.1%)44 (21.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction139 (94.6%)8 (5.4%)
Manufacturing34 (94.4%)2 (5.6%)
Wholesale Trade18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade88 (62.4%)53 (37.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing47 (97.9%)1 (2.1%)
Utilities14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Information36 (36.4%)63 (63.6%)
Finance & Insurance5 (33.3%)10 (66.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)
Professional & Scientific4 (6.0%)63 (94.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services91 (25.7%)263 (74.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance64 (23.0%)214 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation20 (54.0%)17 (46.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services24 (35.8%)43 (64.2%)
Public Administration149 (46.7%)170 (53.3%)
Total951 (48.7%)1,002 (51.3%)

Education in Dewey County

School Enrollment in Dewey County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,677 students in Dewey County are elementary school (509 | 30.3%), high school (404 | 24.1%), and middle school (382 | 22.8%).
School Enrollment in Dewey County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool21012.5%
Kindergarten492.9%
Elementary School50930.3%
Middle School38222.8%
High School40424.1%
College / Undergraduate995.9%
Graduate / Professional241.4%
Total1,677100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dewey County

Out of a total of 1,677 students who are enrolled in schools in Dewey County, 49 (2.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,628 (97.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (47.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 165 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Dewey County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old548 (98.6%)8 (1.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds491 (99.8%)1 (0.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds260 (99.2%)2 (0.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds23 (57.5%)17 (42.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over23 (52.3%)21 (47.7%)
Total1,628 (97.1%)49 (2.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dewey County

Education (245 | 43.9%), social sciences (68 | 12.2%), business (60 | 10.7%), arts & humanities (45 | 8.1%), and science & technology (39 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 558 individuals in Dewey County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Dewey County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics132.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural274.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology274.8%
Social Sciences6812.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology397.0%
Business6010.7%
Education24543.9%
Literature & Languages30.5%
Liberal Arts & History244.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications71.3%
Arts & Humanities458.1%
Total558100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Dewey County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dewey County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Dewey County are males with 2 vehicles (275, accounting for 30.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (278, making up 27.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Dewey County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (1.6%)19 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle273 (29.7%)371 (36.9%)
2 Vehicles275 (30.0%)278 (27.7%)
3 Vehicles197 (21.5%)197 (19.6%)
4 Vehicles105 (11.4%)106 (10.6%)
5 or more Vehicles53 (5.8%)33 (3.3%)
Total918 (100.0%)1,004 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Dewey County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Dewey County are 10 to 14 minutes (803 commuters, 47.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (181 commuters, 10.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (156 commuters, 9.1%).
Commute Time in Dewey County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1247.3%
5 to 9 Minutes18110.6%
10 to 14 Minutes80347.1%
15 to 19 Minutes925.4%
20 to 24 Minutes1569.1%
25 to 29 Minutes70.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1076.3%
35 to 39 Minutes150.9%
40 to 44 Minutes663.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1046.1%
60 to 89 Minutes402.4%
90 or more Minutes100.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Dewey County

The most common commute times in Dewey County are 10 to 14 minutes (356 commuters, 45.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (447 commuters, 48.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Dewey County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes65 (8.2%)59 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes96 (12.1%)85 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes356 (45.1%)447 (48.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes46 (5.8%)46 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes78 (9.9%)78 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (0.3%)5 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes27 (3.4%)80 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (0.4%)12 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes27 (3.4%)39 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes59 (7.5%)45 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes21 (2.7%)19 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes10 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dewey County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Dewey County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (296, 37.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (462, 50.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Dewey County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (1.1%)2 (0.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (1.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM27 (3.4%)43 (4.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM194 (24.6%)78 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM173 (21.9%)174 (19.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM296 (37.5%)462 (50.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM26 (3.3%)44 (4.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (0.6%)42 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (0.3%)3 (0.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM17 (2.1%)7 (0.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (1.9%)15 (1.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM20 (2.5%)28 (3.1%)
Total790 (100.0%)915 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Dewey County

Occupancy by Ownership in Dewey County

Of the total 1,675 dwellings in Dewey County, owner-occupied units account for 1,016 (60.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 659 (39.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Dewey County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,01660.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units65939.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,675100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Dewey County

Occupancy by Household Size in Dewey County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household40224.0%
2-Person Household45827.3%
3-Person Household23213.9%
4+ Person Household58334.8%
Total Housing Units1,675100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dewey County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Dewey County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household217 (54.0%)185 (46.0%)
2-Person Household341 (74.5%)117 (25.6%)
3-Person Household131 (56.5%)101 (43.5%)
4+ Person Household327 (56.1%)256 (43.9%)
Total Housing Units1,016 (60.7%)659 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dewey County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Dewey County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School79 (38.0%)129 (62.0%)
High School Diploma329 (59.0%)229 (41.0%)
College/Associate Degree369 (67.0%)182 (33.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher239 (66.8%)119 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dewey County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Dewey County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years32319.3%
35 to 44 Years34920.8%
45 to 54 Years28116.8%
55 to 64 Years36521.8%
65 to 74 Years22713.6%
75 to 84 Years1076.4%
85 Years and Over231.4%
Total1,675100.0%

Housing Finances in Dewey County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dewey County

Median Income by Occupancy in Dewey County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,016 (60.7%)$60,726
Renter-Occupied659 (39.3%)$36,042
Average1,675 (100.0%)$55,077

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dewey County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Dewey County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (1.6%)51 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (1.7%)57 (8.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99919 (1.9%)85 (12.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99950 (4.9%)32 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (4.2%)20 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99973 (7.2%)72 (10.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999133 (13.1%)93 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999254 (25.0%)138 (20.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999150 (14.8%)55 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999132 (13.0%)50 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more129 (12.7%)6 (0.9%)
Total1,016 (100.0%)659 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dewey County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Dewey County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30085 (8.4%)57 (8.6%)
$300 to $499284 (28.0%)96 (14.6%)
$500 to $799324 (31.9%)225 (34.1%)
$800 to $99984 (8.3%)139 (21.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499115 (11.3%)42 (6.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99983 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49922 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99919 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,016 (100.0%)659 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Dewey County

Housing Structures in Dewey County

Housing Structures in Dewey County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,18570.8%
Single Unit, Attached271.6%
2 Unit Apartments332.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments161.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments342.0%
10 or more Apartments442.6%
Mobile Home / Other33620.1%
Total1,675100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dewey County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Dewey County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached720 (60.8%)465 (39.2%)
Single Unit, Attached5 (18.5%)22 (81.5%)
2 Unit Apartments7 (21.2%)26 (78.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other284 (84.5%)52 (15.5%)
Total1,016 (60.7%)659 (39.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dewey County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Dewey County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (2.9%)107 (16.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms454 (44.7%)415 (63.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms320 (31.5%)128 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms213 (21.0%)8 (1.2%)
Total1,016 (100.0%)659 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dewey County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Dewey County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas755 (74.3%)445 (67.5%)
Electricity189 (18.6%)148 (22.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene49 (4.8%)63 (9.6%)
Coal or Coke5 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (1.0%)3 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,016 (100.0%)659 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Dewey County

Household Vehicle Usage in Dewey County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle20 (2.0%)84 (12.8%)
1 Vehicle289 (28.4%)408 (61.9%)
2 Vehicles337 (33.2%)111 (16.8%)
3 or more Vehicles370 (36.4%)56 (8.5%)
Total1,016 (100.0%)659 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Dewey County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Dewey County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units659357
Median Property Value$57,400$104,600
Median Household Income$58,125$67
Monthly Housing Costs$477$0
Real Estate Taxes$815$134

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dewey County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Dewey County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000274 (41.6%)86 (24.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999189 (28.7%)81 (22.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999144 (21.8%)155 (43.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99925 (3.8%)35 (9.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99924 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total659 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dewey County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Dewey County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99997 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (5.5%)15 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999106 (16.1%)37 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999163 (24.7%)27 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99983 (12.6%)91 (25.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99979 (12.0%)67 (18.8%)
$150,000 or more62 (9.4%)53 (14.8%)
Total659 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dewey County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Dewey County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x433 (65.7%)87,961 (24,638.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x86 (13.1%)259 (72.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x18 (2.7%)36 (10.1%)
4.0x or more122 (18.5%)48 (13.5%)
Total659 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dewey County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Dewey County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800163 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499107 (16.2%)78 (21.8%)
$800 to $1,49961 (9.3%)50 (14.0%)
Total659 (100.0%)357 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Dewey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dewey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dewey County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years628 (92.2%)53 (7.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,203 (84.8%)215 (15.2%)
19 to 25 Years162 (40.6%)237 (59.4%)
26 to 34 Years356 (64.6%)195 (35.4%)
35 to 44 Years400 (65.9%)207 (34.1%)
45 to 54 Years281 (60.6%)183 (39.4%)
55 to 64 Years433 (76.2%)135 (23.8%)
65 to 74 Years332 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,968 (76.4%)1,225 (23.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dewey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Dewey County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born628 (92.2%)53 (7.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,203 (84.8%)215 (15.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen162 (40.6%)237 (59.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dewey County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Dewey County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000830 (75.5%)269 (24.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999795 (80.8%)189 (19.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999956 (70.2%)405 (29.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999482 (74.4%)166 (25.6%)
$100,000 and over901 (82.3%)194 (17.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dewey County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Dewey County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6524 (76.9%)106 (15.6%)
6 to 18 Years950 (67.0%)275 (19.4%)
19 to 25 Years86 (21.5%)86 (21.5%)
25 to 34 Years129 (23.4%)242 (43.9%)
35 to 44 Years124 (20.4%)297 (48.9%)
45 to 54 Years59 (12.7%)222 (47.8%)
55 to 64 Years130 (22.9%)318 (56.0%)
65 to 74 Years304 (91.6%)164 (49.4%)
75 Years and over173 (100.0%)91 (52.6%)
Total2,479 (47.7%)1,801 (34.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dewey County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Dewey County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (3.7%)20 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years20 (3.9%)21 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years124 (15.1%)71 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years66 (37.5%)44 (28.2%)
75 Years and over30 (50.0%)48 (42.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Dewey County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Dewey County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (2.2%)12 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years6 (3.4%)13 (8.3%)
75 Years and over19 (31.7%)2 (1.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Dewey County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.0%)6 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years14 (8.0%)5 (3.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (0.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Dewey County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (3.7%)20 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (1.9%)12 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years19 (2.3%)18 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years6 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Dewey County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (8.2%)52 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years50 (28.4%)27 (17.3%)
75 Years and over19 (31.7%)40 (35.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Dewey County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years24 (3.3%)4 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years17 (2.1%)10 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years28 (15.9%)3 (1.9%)
75 Years and over5 (8.3%)11 (9.7%)

Technology Access in Dewey County

Computing Device Access in Dewey County

Computing Device Access in Dewey County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop99659.5%
Smartphone1,16569.6%
Tablet46928.0%
No Computing Device38723.1%
Total1,675100.0%

Internet Access in Dewey County

Internet Access in Dewey County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet20.1%
Broadband Home1,05362.9%
Cellular Data Only1227.3%
Satellite Internet422.5%
No Internet47228.2%
Total1,675100.0%

Dewey County Summary

Dewey County is located in the western part of South Dakota, and is bordered by Ziebach County to the north, Corson County to the east, Meade County to the south, and Harding County to the west. The county seat is Timber Lake, and the county was named after Admiral George Dewey. The county has a total area of 1,845 square miles, and a population of 2,890 as of the 2010 census.

History

Dewey County was established in 1909, and was named after Admiral George Dewey. The county was created from parts of Ziebach, Meade, and Harding counties. The county was originally populated by Native American tribes, including the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. The first settlers in the area were ranchers, who began to move into the area in the late 1800s.

Geography

Dewey County is located in the western part of South Dakota, and is bordered by Ziebach County to the north, Corson County to the east, Meade County to the south, and Harding County to the west. The county has a total area of 1,845 square miles, and is mostly covered by prairie grasslands. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, and Lake Francis Case. The county also contains several rivers, including the Cheyenne River, the Grand River, and the Moreau River.

Economy

The economy of Dewey County is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the county’s population employed in farming and ranching. The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, which provide additional employment opportunities. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Dewey County was 2,890. The racial makeup of the county was 94.3% White, 0.2% African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. The median household income in the county was $35,938, and the median family income was $41,250. The per capita income in the county was $17,845.

Conclusion

Dewey County is located in the western part of South Dakota, and is bordered by Ziebach County to the north, Corson County to the east, Meade County to the south, and Harding County to the west. The county was established in 1909, and was named after Admiral George Dewey. The county has a total area of 1,845 square miles, and a population of 2,890 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Dewey County is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the county’s population employed in farming and ranching. The racial makeup of the county was 94.3% White, 0.2% African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. The median household income in the county was $35,938, and the median family income was $41,250. The per capita income in the county was $17,845.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Dewey County?
Per Capita income in Dewey County is $20,657.
What is the Median Family Income in Dewey County?
Median Family Income in Dewey County is $58,346.
What is the Median Household income in Dewey County?
Median Household Income in Dewey County is $55,077.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Dewey County?
Income or Wage Gap in Dewey County is 9.1%.
Women in Dewey County earn 90.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Dewey County?
Family Income Deficit in Dewey County is $14,022.
Families that are below poverty line in Dewey County earn $14,022 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Dewey County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Dewey County is 0.43.
What is the Total Population of Dewey County?
Total Population of Dewey County is 5,275.
What is the Total Male Population of Dewey County?
Total Male Population of Dewey County is 2,648.
What is the Total Female Population of Dewey County?
Total Female Population of Dewey County is 2,627.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Dewey County?
There are 100.80 Males per 100 Females in Dewey County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Dewey County?
There are 99.21 Females per 100 Males in Dewey County.
What is the Median Population Age in Dewey County?
Median Population Age in Dewey County is 27.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Dewey County
Average Family Size in Dewey County is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Dewey County
Average Household Size in Dewey County is 3.1 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Dewey County?
There are 2,314 People in the Labor Forcein in Dewey County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Dewey County?
67.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Dewey County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Dewey County?
Unemployment Rate in Dewey County is 14.6%.