Harding County, South Dakota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Harding County, South Dakota
Harding County, South Dakota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
1,148
Median Age
46.3
Male Median
43.5
Female Median
48.6
Harding County, South Dakota Population Growth

Harding County, South Dakota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.2%%.
-8.2%% Growth
Harding County, South Dakota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Harding County, South Dakota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.3 | 1,148 |
| 2023 | 48.9 | 1,092 |
| 2022 | 45.1 | 1,176 |
| 2021 | 38.5 | 1,179 |
| 2020 | 44.8 | 1,178 |
| 2019 | 42.3 | 1,306 |
| 2018 | 42.7 | 1,311 |
| 2017 | 39.8 | 1,281 |
| 2016 | 42.9 | 1,277 |
| 2015 | 37.6 | 1,328 |
| 2014 | 40.5 | 1,263 |
| 2013 | 39.4 | 1,330 |
| 2012 | 40.6 | 1,367 |
| 2011 | 41.8 | 1,328 |
| 2010 | 46.0 | 1,250 |
Harding County, South Dakota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.6% |
| 18–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 17.0% |
| 65+ | 20.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Harding County, South Dakota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 78.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 37.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Harding County, South Dakota
The median age in Harding County, South Dakota is 46.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Harding County, South Dakota is 1,148.
In Harding County, South Dakota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Harding County, South Dakota has remained stable.