Union County, South Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

17,081

Diversity Score

21.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.4%%

Union County, South Dakota Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Union County, South Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)15,10188.4%
Hispanic or Latino8234.8%
Two or More Races6353.7%
Asian1901.1%
Black / African American1600.9%
Native American1270.7%
Other Race270.2%
Pacific Islander180.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Union County, South Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Union County, South Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Union County, South Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 21.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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