Corson County, SD
Corson County Overview
3,906
TOTAL POPULATION
1,974
MALE POPULATION
1,932
FEMALE POPULATION
102.17
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.0
MEDIAN AGE
4.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,757
PER CAPITA INCOME
$55,859
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
5.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
94.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$15,597
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,573
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
24.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Corson County Area Codes
Race in Corson County
The most populous races in Corson County are Native / Alaskan (2,723 | 69.7%), White / Caucasian (1,101 | 28.2%), and Two or more Races (72 | 1.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 0.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 2,723 | 69.7% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,101 | 28.2% |
| Two or more Races | 72 | 1.8% |
| Some other Race | 6 | 0.2% |
| Total | 3,906 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Corson County
The most populous ancestries reported in Corson County are Sioux (2,487 | 63.7%), German (657 | 16.8%), American (250 | 6.4%), Irish (145 | 3.7%), and Norwegian (108 | 2.8%), together accounting for 93.4% of all Corson County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 4 | 0.1% |
| Alaskan Athabascan | 14 | 0.4% |
| American | 250 | 6.4% |
| Apache | 10 | 0.3% |
| Belgian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cheyenne | 6 | 0.2% |
| Chippewa | 16 | 0.4% |
| Croatian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 5 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 3 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.2% |
| English | 36 | 0.9% |
| Finnish | 2 | 0.1% |
| French | 10 | 0.3% |
| French American Indian | 8 | 0.2% |
| German | 657 | 16.8% |
| German Russian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 145 | 3.7% |
| Mexican | 11 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 108 | 2.8% |
| Pima | 22 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 2 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 3 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 65 | 1.7% |
| Scandinavian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 3 | 0.1% |
| Scottish | 11 | 0.3% |
| Sioux | 2,487 | 63.7% |
| Subsaharan African | 4 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 28 | 0.7% |
| Swiss | 2 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 3 | 0.1% | View All 32 Rows |
Immigrants in Corson County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Corson County came from Africa (4 | 0.1%), Middle Africa (4 | 0.1%), Zaire (4 | 0.1%), Central America (3 | 0.1%), and Latin America (3 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Corson County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 4 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 3 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mexico | 3 | 0.1% |
| Middle Africa | 4 | 0.1% |
| Zaire | 4 | 0.1% | View All 6 Rows |
Sex and Age in Corson County
Sex and Age in Corson County
The most populous age groups in Corson County are 10 to 14 Years (279 | 14.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (229 | 11.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 176 (8.9%) | 187 (9.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 140 (7.1%) | 171 (8.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 279 (14.1%) | 229 (11.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 180 (9.1%) | 177 (9.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 117 (5.9%) | 111 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 105 (5.3%) | 126 (6.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 108 (5.5%) | 92 (4.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 106 (5.4%) | 111 (5.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 110 (5.6%) | 105 (5.4%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 104 (5.3%) | 75 (3.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 106 (5.4%) | 82 (4.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 114 (5.8%) | 126 (6.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 118 (6.0%) | 96 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 98 (5.0%) | 91 (4.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 40 (2.0%) | 58 (3.0%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 26 (1.3%) | 46 (2.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 22 (1.1%) | 33 (1.7%) |
| 85 Years and over | 25 (1.3%) | 16 (0.8%) |
| Total | 1,974 (100.0%) | 1,932 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Corson County
Median Family Size in Corson County
The median family size in Corson County is 4.36 persons per family, with single female/mother families (237 | 29.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.07 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (424 | 52.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.89 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 424 (52.9%) | 3.89 |
| Single Male/Father | 140 (17.5%) | 4.56 |
| Single Female/Mother | 237 (29.6%) | 5.07 |
| Total Families | 801 (100.0%) | 4.36 |
Median Household Size in Corson County
The median household size in Corson County is 3.65 persons per household, with single female/mother households (237 | 22.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.31 persons per household. non-family households (270 | 25.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 424 (39.6%) | 3.94 |
| Single Male/Father | 140 (13.1%) | 4.85 |
| Single Female/Mother | 237 (22.1%) | 5.31 |
| Non-family | 270 (25.2%) | 1.10 |
| Total Households | 1,071 (100.0%) | 3.65 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Corson County
Out of a total of 1,071 households in Corson County, 801 (74.8%) are family households, while 270 (25.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 281, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 247.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 247 (23.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 281 (26.2%) | 20 (1.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 150 (14.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 148 (13.8%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 5-Person Households | 70 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 67 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 85 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 801 (74.8%) | 270 (25.2%) |
Female Fertility in Corson County
Fertility by Age in Corson County
Average fertility rate in Corson County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 91.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 3 (8.1%) | 17.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 34 (91.9%) | 103.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 37 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Corson County
16.2% of women with births (37) in Corson 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 20 to 34 years age bracket with 82.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 6 (17.6%) | 28 (82.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6 (16.2%) | 31 (83.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Corson County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 26 (70.3%) | 95.0 |
| High School Diploma | 7 (18.9%) | 30.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 4 (10.8%) | 22.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 37 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Corson County
83.8% of women with births in Corson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 23.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 6 (23.1%) | 20 (76.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6 (16.2%) | 31 (83.8%) |
Income in Corson County
Income Overview in Corson County
Per Capita Income in Corson County is $18,757, while median incomes of families and households are $55,859 and $48,125 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 3,906 | $18,757 |
| Median Family Income | 801 | $55,859 |
| Mean Family Income | 801 | $68,271 |
| Median Household Income | 1,071 | $48,125 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,071 | $64,048 |
| Income Deficit | 801 | $15,597 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,906 | 5.75% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,906 | 94.25¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 3,906 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Corson County
Average Earnings in Corson County are $32,725, $33,654 for men and $31,719 for women, a difference of 5.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 752 (55.7%) | $33,654 |
| Female | 597 (44.3%) | $31,719 |
| Total | 1,349 (100.0%) | $32,725 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Corson County
The most common earnings brackets in Corson County are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (82 | 10.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (60 | 10.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 53 (7.0%) | 49 (8.2%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 19 (2.5%) | 29 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 21 (2.8%) | 23 (3.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 23 (3.1%) | 13 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 46 (6.1%) | 23 (3.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 11 (1.5%) | 10 (1.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 26 (3.5%) | 31 (5.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 29 (3.9%) | 14 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 16 (2.1%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 25 (3.3%) | 45 (7.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 82 (10.9%) | 42 (7.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 39 (5.2%) | 48 (8.0%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 39 (5.2%) | 33 (5.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 27 (3.6%) | 24 (4.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 59 (7.9%) | 46 (7.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 42 (5.6%) | 25 (4.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 65 (8.6%) | 60 (10.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 33 (4.4%) | 13 (2.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 32 (4.3%) | 37 (6.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 65 (8.6%) | 29 (4.9%) |
| Total | 752 (100.0%) | 597 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Corson County
Average earnings in Corson County are $34,808 for men and $33,281 for women, a difference of 4.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,750, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,500. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,821.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $27,500 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $34,063 | $24,821 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $45,156 | $28,000 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,706 | $46,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,750 | $85,625 |
| Total | $34,808 | $33,281 |
Family Income in Corson County
Family Income Brackets in Corson County
According to the Corson County family income data, there are 143 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 29 families (3.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 79 | 9.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 69 | 8.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 80 | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 87 | 10.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 60 | 7.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 143 | 17.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 110 | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 106 | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 38 | 4.7% |
| $200,000+ | 29 | 3.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Corson County
2-person families (294 | 36.7%) account for the highest median family income in Corson County with $69,643 per family, while 2-person families (294 | 36.7%) have the highest median income of $34,822 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 294 (36.7%) | $69,643 |
| 3-Person Families | 171 (21.3%) | $56,607 |
| 4-Person Families | 131 (16.4%) | $39,107 |
| 5-Person Families | 59 (7.4%) | $31,771 |
| 6-Person Families | 67 (8.4%) | $36,250 |
| 7+ Person Families | 79 (9.9%) | $40,313 |
| Total | 801 (100.0%) | $55,859 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Corson County
The median family income in Corson County is $55,859, with families comprising 3+ earners (78) having the highest median family income of $94,167, while families with no earners (179) have the lowest median family income of $12,422, accounting for 9.7% and 22.4% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 179 (22.4%) | $12,422 |
| 1 Earner | 299 (37.3%) | $37,614 |
| 2 Earners | 245 (30.6%) | $89,844 |
| 3+ Earners | 78 (9.7%) | $94,167 |
| Total | 801 (100.0%) | $55,859 |
Household Income in Corson County
Household Income Brackets in Corson County
With 196 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Corson County, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 39 households (3.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 116 | 10.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 112 | 10.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 105 | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 129 | 12.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 78 | 7.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 196 | 18.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 129 | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 126 | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 39 | 3.6% |
| $200,000+ | 42 | 3.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Corson County
The median household income in Corson County is $48,125, with the highest median household income of $57,692 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 462 households (43.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,500, with 296 households (27.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 27 (2.5%) | $42,188 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 286 (26.7%) | $48,125 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 462 (43.1%) | $57,692 |
| 65+ Years | 296 (27.6%) | $32,500 |
| Total | 1,071 (100.0%) | $48,125 |
Poverty in Corson County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Corson County
With 40.5% poverty level for males and 46.4% for females among the residents of Corson County, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 145 males (82.4%) and 154 females (67.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 145 (82.4%) | 124 (67.4%) |
| 5 Years | 9 (42.9%) | 22 (62.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 125 (58.1%) | 154 (67.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 59 (36.2%) | 71 (51.4%) |
| 15 Years | 12 (52.2%) | 5 (20.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 42 (43.8%) | 46 (47.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 85 (47.7%) | 83 (49.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 80 (37.6%) | 103 (47.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 95 (44.0%) | 103 (47.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 64 (30.5%) | 59 (37.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 51 (22.0%) | 67 (30.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 19 (13.8%) | 38 (25.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (8.2%) | 20 (21.0%) |
| Total | 792 (40.5%) | 895 (46.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Corson County
According to the poverty statistics in Corson County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.8% of males and 80.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 31 (17.6%) | 60 (32.6%) |
| 5 Years | 12 (57.1%) | 13 (37.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 90 (41.9%) | 73 (32.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 104 (63.8%) | 67 (48.5%) |
| 15 Years | 11 (47.8%) | 20 (80.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 54 (56.2%) | 50 (52.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 93 (52.2%) | 84 (50.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 133 (62.4%) | 115 (52.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 121 (56.0%) | 113 (52.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 146 (69.5%) | 98 (62.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 181 (78.0%) | 155 (69.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 119 (86.2%) | 111 (74.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 67 (91.8%) | 75 (78.9%) |
| Total | 1,162 (59.5%) | 1,034 (53.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Corson County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Corson County show that 19.8% or 84 of the total 424 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 37.1%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 7.8%, which includes 18 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 213 (92.2%) | 18 (7.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 70 (64.8%) | 38 (35.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 39 (62.9%) | 23 (37.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 18 (78.3%) | 5 (21.7%) |
| Total | 340 (80.2%) | 84 (19.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Corson County
According to the poverty data in Corson County, 41.4% or 58 single-father households and 51.9% or 123 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (87.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 20 (32.3%) | 14 (25.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 17 (33.3%) | 59 (50.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 12 (66.7%) | 21 (67.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 9 (100.0%) | 29 (87.9%) |
| Total | 58 (41.4%) | 123 (51.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Corson County
The poverty data for Corson County shows that 84 of the married-couple family households (19.8%) and 181 of the single-parent households (48.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (37.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 household (90.5%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 18 (7.8%) | 34 (28.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 38 (35.2%) | 76 (45.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 23 (37.1%) | 33 (67.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 5 (21.7%) | 38 (90.5%) |
| Total | 84 (19.8%) | 181 (48.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Corson County
Employment by Class of Employer in Corson County
Among the 1,156 employed individuals in Corson County, local government employees (365 | 31.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (323 | 27.9%), and private company employees (282 | 24.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 282 | 24.4% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 44 | 3.8% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 323 | 27.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 38 | 3.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 365 | 31.6% |
| State Government Employees | 19 | 1.6% |
| Federal Government Employees | 67 | 5.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 18 | 1.6% |
| Total | 1,156 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Corson County
According to the labor force statistics for Corson County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,676), 58.8% or 1,573 individuals are in the labor force, with 24.6% or 387 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 77.5% or 335 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 56.1% or 96 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 81 (26.2%) | 42 (51.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 171 (75.0%) | 96 (56.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 152 (65.8%) | 60 (39.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 128 (64.0%) | 26 (20.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 335 (77.5%) | 129 (38.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 277 (75.5%) | 33 (11.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 139 (57.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 120 (56.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 134 (46.7%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (21.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,573 (58.8%) | 387 (24.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Corson County
According to labor force statistics for Corson County, 68.3% of individuals (1,150) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,684) are in the labor force, with 21.5% or 247 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 93.6% or 263 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 67.8% or 61 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 90 (36.1%) | 169 (67.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 396 (63.9%) | 179 (28.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 402 (75.3%) | 68 (12.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 263 (93.6%) | 24 (8.4%) |
| Total | 1,150 (68.3%) | 362 (21.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Corson County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Corson County are Management (404 | 34.1%), Community & Social Service (144 | 12.1%), Education Instruction & Library (95 | 8.0%), Business & Financial (50 | 4.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (41 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Corson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (73.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (84.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 297 (73.5%) | 107 (26.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 26 (52.0%) | 24 (48.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 36 (25.0%) | 108 (75.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 16 (39.0%) | 25 (61.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 15 (15.8%) | 80 (84.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 5 (62.5%) | 3 (37.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 8 (24.2%) | 25 (75.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 370 (58.1%) | 267 (41.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 663 (55.9%) | 523 (44.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Corson County are Cleaning & Maintenance (42 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (37 | 3.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (34 | 2.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (32 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (21 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Corson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (91.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (91.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (81.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 34 (91.9%) | 3 (8.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 31 (91.2%) | 3 (8.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 6 (18.8%) | 26 (81.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 29 (69.1%) | 13 (30.9%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 69 (48.6%) | 73 (51.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 663 (55.9%) | 523 (44.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Corson County are Office & Administration (120 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (53 | 4.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 13 (24.5%) | 40 (75.5%) |
| Office & Administration | 23 (19.2%) | 97 (80.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 36 (20.8%) | 137 (79.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 663 (55.9%) | 523 (44.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Corson County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (45 | 3.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (36 | 3.0%), and Construction & Extraction (35 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 24 (66.7%) | 12 (33.3%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 45 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 104 (89.7%) | 12 (10.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 663 (55.9%) | 523 (44.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Corson County are Transportation (64 | 5.4%), Production (29 | 2.5%), and Material Moving (25 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 16 (55.2%) | 13 (44.8%) |
| Transportation | 60 (93.8%) | 4 (6.2%) |
| Material Moving | 8 (32.0%) | 17 (68.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 84 (71.2%) | 34 (28.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 663 (55.9%) | 523 (44.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Corson County
Employment Industries in Corson County
The major employment industries in Corson County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (356 | 30.0%), Educational Services (173 | 14.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (104 | 8.8%), Retail Trade (101 | 8.5%), and Public Administration (83 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Corson County
The Corson County industries that see more men than women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Construction (95.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (88.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (87.5%), Educational Services (75.1%), and Information (75.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 286 (80.3%) | 70 (19.7%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 60 (95.2%) | 3 (4.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 10 (40.0%) | 15 (60.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 21 (63.6%) | 12 (36.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 34 (33.7%) | 67 (66.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 24 (88.9%) | 3 (11.1%) |
| Utilities | 7 (87.5%) | 1 (12.5%) |
| Information | 5 (25.0%) | 15 (75.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 (12.5%) | 14 (87.5%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 2 (33.3%) | 4 (66.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 43 (24.9%) | 130 (75.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 26 (25.0%) | 78 (75.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 19 (42.2%) | 26 (57.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 12 (50.0%) | 12 (50.0%) |
| Public Administration | 39 (47.0%) | 44 (53.0%) |
| Total | 663 (55.9%) | 523 (44.1%) |
Education in Corson County
School Enrollment in Corson County
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,223 students in Corson County are middle school (397 | 32.5%), high school (349 | 28.5%), and elementary school (262 | 21.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 64 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 3.7% |
| Elementary School | 262 | 21.4% |
| Middle School | 397 | 32.5% |
| High School | 349 | 28.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 79 | 6.5% |
| Graduate / Professional | 27 | 2.2% |
| Total | 1,223 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Corson County
Out of a total of 1,223 students who are enrolled in schools in Corson County, 24 (2.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,199 (98.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (38.1% 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 42 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 292 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 504 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 218 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 19 (86.4%) | 3 (13.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 26 (61.9%) | 16 (38.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 24 (80.0%) | 6 (20.0%) |
| Total | 1,199 (98.0%) | 24 (2.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Corson County
Education (124 | 31.3%), business (78 | 19.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (59 | 14.9%), arts & humanities (36 | 9.1%), and science & technology (26 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 396 individuals in Corson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 5 | 1.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 59 | 14.9% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 2 | 0.5% |
| Psychology | 11 | 2.8% |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 3.3% |
| Engineering | 4 | 1.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | 0.8% |
| Science & Technology | 26 | 6.6% |
| Business | 78 | 19.7% |
| Education | 124 | 31.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 3 | 0.8% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 16 | 4.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 10 | 2.5% |
| Communications | 6 | 1.5% |
| Arts & Humanities | 36 | 9.1% |
| Total | 396 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Corson County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Corson County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Corson County are males with 2 vehicles (228, accounting for 35.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (163, making up 45.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 10 (1.5%) | 13 (2.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 92 (14.1%) | 117 (23.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 228 (35.0%) | 163 (32.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 173 (26.5%) | 116 (23.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 93 (14.3%) | 53 (10.5%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 56 (8.6%) | 42 (8.3%) |
| Total | 652 (100.0%) | 504 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Corson County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Corson County are 30 to 34 minutes (177 commuters, 22.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (157 commuters, 19.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (132 commuters, 16.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 19 | 2.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 122 | 15.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 157 | 19.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 132 | 16.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 55 | 6.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 17 | 2.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 177 | 22.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 10 | 1.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 37 | 4.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 55 | 6.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 19 | 2.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 5 | 0.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Corson County
The most common commute times in Corson County are 30 to 34 minutes (84 commuters, 21.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (93 commuters, 22.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 14 (3.5%) | 5 (1.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 62 (15.6%) | 60 (14.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 75 (18.8%) | 82 (20.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 64 (16.1%) | 68 (16.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 18 (4.5%) | 37 (9.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 8 (2.0%) | 9 (2.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 84 (21.1%) | 93 (22.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 25 (6.3%) | 12 (2.9%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 33 (8.3%) | 22 (5.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 15 (3.8%) | 4 (1.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Corson County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Corson County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (134, 33.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (145, 35.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 2 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 4 (1.0%) | 6 (1.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 20 (5.0%) | 6 (1.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 70 (17.6%) | 51 (12.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 134 (33.7%) | 77 (18.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 84 (21.1%) | 145 (35.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 31 (7.8%) | 42 (10.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 9 (2.3%) | 46 (11.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 15 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 5 (1.3%) | 4 (1.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 2 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 11 (2.8%) | 5 (1.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 11 (2.8%) | 25 (6.1%) |
| Total | 398 (100.0%) | 407 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Corson County
Occupancy by Ownership in Corson County
Of the total 1,071 dwellings in Corson County, owner-occupied units account for 604 (56.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 467 (43.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 604 | 56.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 467 | 43.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,071 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Corson County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 247 | 23.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 301 | 28.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 150 | 14.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 373 | 34.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,071 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Corson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 152 (61.5%) | 95 (38.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 205 (68.1%) | 96 (31.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 86 (57.3%) | 64 (42.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 161 (43.2%) | 212 (56.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 604 (56.4%) | 467 (43.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Corson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 35 (29.7%) | 83 (70.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 197 (57.4%) | 146 (42.6%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 238 (58.1%) | 172 (41.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 134 (67.0%) | 66 (33.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Corson County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 113 | 10.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 200 | 18.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 179 | 16.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 283 | 26.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 199 | 18.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 74 | 6.9% |
| 85 Years and Over | 23 | 2.1% |
| Total | 1,071 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Corson County
Median Income by Occupancy in Corson County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 604 (56.4%) | $67,500 |
| Renter-Occupied | 467 (43.6%) | $25,583 |
| Average | 1,071 (100.0%) | $48,125 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Corson County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 18 (3.0%) | 54 (11.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 10 (1.7%) | 34 (7.3%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 32 (5.3%) | 80 (17.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 24 (4.0%) | 25 (5.3%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 19 (3.2%) | 37 (7.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 58 (9.6%) | 71 (15.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 51 (8.4%) | 27 (5.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 135 (22.4%) | 61 (13.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 89 (14.7%) | 39 (8.4%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 94 (15.6%) | 32 (6.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 74 (12.2%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| Total | 604 (100.0%) | 467 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Corson County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 96 (15.9%) | 74 (15.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 168 (27.8%) | 87 (18.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 213 (35.3%) | 109 (23.3%) |
| $800 to $999 | 52 (8.6%) | 49 (10.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 26 (4.3%) | 20 (4.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 13 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 20 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 12 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 4 (0.7%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| Total | 604 (100.0%) | 467 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Corson County
Housing Structures in Corson County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 919 | 85.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 12 | 1.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 32 | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 6 | 0.6% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 98 | 9.1% |
| Total | 1,071 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Corson County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 509 (55.4%) | 410 (44.6%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 5 (41.7%) | 7 (58.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 4 (12.5%) | 28 (87.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 82 (83.7%) | 16 (16.3%) |
| Total | 604 (56.4%) | 467 (43.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Corson County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 22 (3.6%) | 15 (3.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 141 (23.3%) | 259 (55.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 289 (47.8%) | 170 (36.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 152 (25.2%) | 23 (4.9%) |
| Total | 604 (100.0%) | 467 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Corson County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 9 (1.5%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 484 (80.1%) | 416 (89.1%) |
| Electricity | 58 (9.6%) | 32 (6.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 43 (7.1%) | 9 (1.9%) |
| Coal or Coke | 3 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 7 (1.2%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 604 (100.0%) | 467 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Corson County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 17 (2.8%) | 97 (20.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 102 (16.9%) | 199 (42.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 198 (32.8%) | 137 (29.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 287 (47.5%) | 34 (7.3%) |
| Total | 604 (100.0%) | 467 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Corson County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Corson County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 477 | 127 |
| Median Property Value | $73,500 | $83,800 |
| Median Household Income | $63,646 | $14 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $471 | $4 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $874 | $19 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Corson County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 155 (32.5%) | 35 (27.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 130 (27.3%) | 33 (26.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 158 (33.1%) | 40 (31.5%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 16 (3.4%) | 14 (11.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 18 (3.8%) | 2 (1.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (2.4%) |
| Total | 477 (100.0%) | 127 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Corson County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 22 (4.6%) | 3 (2.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 72 (15.1%) | 6 (4.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 51 (10.7%) | 3 (2.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 42 (8.8%) | 7 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 100 (21.0%) | 9 (7.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 67 (14.1%) | 35 (27.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 63 (13.2%) | 22 (17.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 60 (12.6%) | 31 (24.4%) |
| Total | 477 (100.0%) | 127 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Corson County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 319 (66.9%) | 76,750 (60,433.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 61 (12.8%) | 89 (70.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 10 (2.1%) | 16 (12.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 82 (17.2%) | 6 (4.7%) |
| Total | 477 (100.0%) | 127 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Corson County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 150 (31.5%) | 4 (3.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 109 (22.9%) | 38 (29.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 73 (15.3%) | 38 (29.9%) |
| Total | 477 (100.0%) | 127 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Corson County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Corson County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 406 (96.9%) | 13 (3.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 946 (87.0%) | 141 (13.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 148 (51.4%) | 140 (48.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 231 (57.2%) | 173 (42.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 268 (62.0%) | 164 (38.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 271 (73.8%) | 96 (26.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 389 (85.7%) | 65 (14.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 281 (97.9%) | 6 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and older | 168 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,108 (79.6%) | 798 (20.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Corson County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 406 (96.9%) | 13 (3.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 946 (87.0%) | 141 (13.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 148 (51.4%) | 140 (48.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Corson County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 999 (77.0%) | 298 (23.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 597 (80.5%) | 145 (19.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 514 (77.2%) | 152 (22.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 397 (81.7%) | 89 (18.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 601 (84.1%) | 114 (15.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Corson County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 360 (85.9%) | 70 (16.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 732 (67.3%) | 240 (22.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 77 (26.7%) | 71 (24.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 113 (28.0%) | 127 (31.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 106 (24.5%) | 168 (38.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 77 (21.0%) | 206 (56.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 144 (31.7%) | 254 (55.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 261 (90.9%) | 127 (44.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 166 (98.8%) | 89 (53.0%) |
| Total | 2,036 (52.1%) | 1,352 (34.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Corson County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 19 (3.5%) | 28 (5.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 35 (8.9%) | 22 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 120 (18.2%) | 84 (14.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 39 (28.3%) | 36 (24.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (49.3%) | 55 (57.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Corson County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 9 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 11 (1.7%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (3.6%) | 11 (7.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 20 (27.4%) | 9 (9.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 4 (0.6%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (6.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (2.6%) | 17 (3.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 30 (7.7%) | 22 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 41 (6.2%) | 19 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (4.1%) | 17 (17.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.9%) | 13 (2.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 87 (13.2%) | 63 (10.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 26 (18.8%) | 23 (15.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (26.0%) | 42 (44.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (0.9%) | 9 (1.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 8 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 33 (5.0%) | 28 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (5.1%) | 14 (9.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (13.7%) | 31 (32.6%) |
Technology Access in Corson County
Computing Device Access in Corson County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 717 | 66.9% |
| Smartphone | 709 | 66.2% |
| Tablet | 319 | 29.8% |
| No Computing Device | 257 | 24.0% |
| Total | 1,071 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Corson County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 737 | 68.8% |
| Cellular Data Only | 28 | 2.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 51 | 4.8% |
| No Internet | 254 | 23.7% |
| Total | 1,071 | 100.0% |
Corson County Summary
Corson County, South Dakota is located in the extreme northwest corner of the state, bordering North Dakota and Montana. It is one of the least populated counties in the state, with a population of just 4,081 in the 2010 census. The county seat is McIntosh, and the largest city is McLaughlin.
History
Corson County was created in 1909 from parts of Campbell and Walworth counties. It was named after Major General Thomas L. Corson, a Civil War veteran and former governor of South Dakota. The county was originally populated by Native American tribes, including the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota. The first white settlers arrived in the late 1800s, and the county was officially organized in 1909.
Geography
Corson County covers an area of 1,845 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in South Dakota. It is located in the extreme northwest corner of the state, bordering North Dakota and Montana. The terrain is mostly flat, with rolling hills in the east and south. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, and Lake Traverse. The county is also home to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, which covers parts of Corson, Dewey, and Ziebach counties.
Economy
The economy of Corson County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, and sunflowers. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, sheep, and hogs being raised in the area. The county is also home to several oil and gas wells, which provide jobs and revenue for the local economy.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Corson County was 4,081. The racial makeup of the county was 94.3% White, 0.3% African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $36,944. The per capita income for the county was $15,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Corson County?
Total Population of Corson County is 3,906.
What is the Total Male Population of Corson County?
Total Male Population of Corson County is 1,974.
What is the Total Female Population of Corson County?
Total Female Population of Corson County is 1,932.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Corson County?
There are 102.17 Males per 100 Females in Corson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Corson County?
There are 97.87 Females per 100 Males in Corson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Corson County?
Median Population Age in Corson County is 29.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Corson County
Average Family Size in Corson County is 4.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Corson County
Average Household Size in Corson County is 3.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Corson County?
Per Capita income in Corson County is $18,757.
What is the Median Family Income in Corson County?
Median Family Income in Corson County is $55,859.
What is the Median Household income in Corson County?
Median Household Income in Corson County is $48,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Corson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Corson County is 5.7%.
Women in Corson County earn 94.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Corson County?
Family Income Deficit in Corson County is $15,597.
Families that are below poverty line in Corson County earn $15,597 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Corson County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Corson County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Corson County?
There are 1,573 People in the Labor Forcein in Corson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Corson County?
58.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Corson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Corson County?
Unemployment Rate in Corson County is 24.6%.