Stanley County, South Dakota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Stanley County, South Dakota
Stanley County, South Dakota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,015
Median Age
44.5
Male Median
43.2
Female Median
48.7
Stanley County, South Dakota Population Growth

Stanley County, South Dakota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.1%%.
+4.1%% Growth
Stanley County, South Dakota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Stanley County, South Dakota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.5 | 3,015 |
| 2023 | 43.7 | 3,012 |
| 2022 | 43.2 | 2,979 |
| 2021 | 43.3 | 2,963 |
| 2020 | 47.3 | 3,058 |
| 2019 | 44.5 | 3,017 |
| 2018 | 41.2 | 2,997 |
| 2017 | 43.4 | 2,994 |
| 2016 | 41.1 | 2,964 |
| 2015 | 40.1 | 2,962 |
| 2014 | 39.1 | 2,984 |
| 2013 | 40.7 | 2,966 |
| 2012 | 43.5 | 2,940 |
| 2011 | 41.1 | 2,928 |
| 2010 | 41.0 | 2,896 |
Stanley County, South Dakota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.5% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 9.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.5% |
| 65+ | 24.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Stanley County, South Dakota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 44.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Stanley County, South Dakota
The median age in Stanley County, South Dakota is 44.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Stanley County, South Dakota is 3,015.
In Stanley County, South Dakota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Stanley County, South Dakota is aging.