County profile · South Dakota
Beadle County, SD market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Beadle County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 19,624
- +2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 7,536
- Median household income
- $67,681
- +29.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $175,100
- Jobs located here
- 8,288
- Highest market score
- 76
- Hair salons, #128 of 2,339 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 19,624 people live in Beadle County, in 7,536 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Beadle County grew 2.4%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Beadle County is $67,681 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 29.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Beadle County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (61).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Beadle County are for hair salons (76), gyms and studios (74) and medical and dental practices (74). Beadle County ranks #128 of 2,339 scored counties for hair salons.
Beadle County is part of the Huron area. For its number of households, Beadle County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery stores (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (48% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Beadle County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Beadle County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair salons | 76 | #128 of 2,339 | 8 | 10.6 | $865K | 201 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 74 | #152 of 2,088 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 74 | #243 of 2,394 | 33 | 43.8 | $302K | 198 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 69 | #316 of 2,385 | 20 | 26.5 | $346K | 163 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 68 | #322 of 1,886 | 7 | 9.3 | $1.4M | 145 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 62 | #661 of 2,405 | 31 | 41.1 | $869K | 131 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #871 of 2,222 | 10 | 13.3 | $2.7M | 88 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 55 | #728 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.6 | $5.4M | 130 | 5 |
| Pizza | 55 | #841 of 2,090 | 7 | 9.3 | $3.8M | 76 | 11 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 52 | #1,065 of 2,210 | 14 | 18.6 | $978K | 111 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,156 of 2,405 | 73 | 96.9 | $369K | 100 | 29 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 47 | #1,164 of 2,087 | 12 | 15.9 | $1.1M | 90 | 4 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,338 of 2,229 | 15 | 19.9 | Index only | 153 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,141 of 1,769 | 8 | 10.6 | $865K | 99 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 42 | #1,461 of 2,176 | 13 | 17.3 | Index only | 141 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 40 | #1,490 of 2,261 | 10 | 13.3 | $4.3M | 55 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 40 | #1,529 of 2,200 | 10 | 13.3 | $576K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 38 | #1,565 of 2,057 | 9 | 11.9 | $2.1M | 87 | 16 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,786 of 2,401 | 42 | 55.7 | $214K | 79 | 25 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 35 | #1,590 of 2,063 | 10 | 13.3 | $2.7M | 73 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,850 of 2,378 | 27 | 35.8 | $332K | 75 | 21 |
| Gas stations | 34 | #1,837 of 2,358 | 18 | 23.9 | $1.3M | 54 | 15 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 31 | #1,092 of 1,327 | 6 | 8.0 | $1.5M | 48 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 28 | #2,027 of 2,402 | 29 | 38.5 | $1.5M | 44 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 27 | #1,254 of 1,461 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.2M | 45 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 26 | #1,924 of 2,272 | 14 | 18.6 | $1M | 80 | 17 |
| Grocery stores | 21 | #1,877 of 2,070 | 14 | 18.6 | $3.1M | 33 | 7 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $2.2M | 89 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $662K | 66 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $2.5M | 104 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $4.8M | 40 | 5 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $1.4M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $2.5M | 140 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $6.3M | 133 | 11 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.9M | 171 | 15 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $1.9M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $594K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.3M | Too few | 9 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $9.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.6M | Too few | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $13.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Beadle County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9M | $1,190 | 124 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $23.1M | $3,069 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $26.9M | $3,575 | 88 |
| Groceries | $43.4M | $5,757 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.9M | $918 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.6M | $352 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.8M | $767 | 78 |
| Medical and dental services | $10M | $1,321 | 103 |
| Pets | $5.8M | $765 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.7M | $1,817 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $14M | $1,863 | 95 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19M | $2,523 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.6M | $1,142 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $99.7M | $13,234 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Beadle County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,624+2.4% since 2020
- Households
- 7,536
- Median age
- 37.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 1,259 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 15
- Median household income
- $67,681+29.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,374
- Median home value
- $175,100
- Jobs located here
- 8,288
- Daytime population
- 18,287Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Beadle County, SD growing?
Population estimates put Beadle County at 19,624 people in 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,536 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 29.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Beadle County, SD spend?
Households in Beadle County spend about $99.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $43.4M on groceries and $26.9M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Beadle County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Beadle County, SD?
Of the business types scored in Beadle County, hair salons (76), gyms and studios (74) and medical and dental practices (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For hair salons, that ranks #128 of 2,339 scored counties.
How does Beadle County, SD compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Beadle County is $67,681, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $175,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery stores (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (48% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Beadle County, each ranked against other counties.
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