How many people live in Charles Mix County, SD?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 9,300 people living in Charles Mix County, SD. That makes Charles Mix County the 19th-most populous county in South Dakota. It is home to 1% of people living in the state.
9.34K
population of Charles Mix County, SD (2024)
1%
County share of the South Dakota population (2024)
About 9,300 people lived in Charles Mix County, SD in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Charles Mix County, SD’s age demographics?
Understanding the age demographics of Charles Mix County, SD is necessary for effective policy making and resource allocation. Age distribution data provides insights into the population's needs across different life stages. In Charles Mix County, SD, the population is categorized into specific age ranges: 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, etc. Each age group has a distinct total population, which helps in planning for services such as education, healthcare, and social services. The median age of the population in Charles Mix County, SD represents the midpoint of the age distribution, offering a snapshot of the overall age structure. Comparing the age demographics of Charles Mix County, SD to broader regions like the state or national level can highlight unique characteristics or trends. Over time, changes in the age distribution can impact economic conditions, healthcare needs, and educational requirements. Understanding these demographics is important for addressing the current and future needs of Charles Mix County, SD.About 1,900 Charles Mix County residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 19.9% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 18.9% of South Dakota’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 2,900 Charles Mix County residents, or 30.5% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 24% of South Dakota’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A higher share of Charles Mix County, SD's population is aged under 18 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Charles Mix County, SD’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 63.8% of the Charles Mix County population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Charles Mix County also has a larger share of people identifying as non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native (28.4%) than the US overall (0.72%).
In contrast, Charles Mix County’s Hispanic population accounts for 3.5%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Black or African American population makes up 0.59% of the county, compared with 12.6% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Charles Mix County, SD has a higher share of a non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native population than South Dakota as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Charles Mix County, SD is Wagner with about 1,400 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Charles Mix County, SD ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wagner | 1,429 |
| 2. | Platte | 1,249 |
| 3. | Highland | 804 |
| 4. | White Swan | 739 |
| 5. | Lake Andes | 692 |
| 6. | Lawrence | 495 |
| 7. | Bryan | 392 |
| 8. | La Roche | 367 |
| 9. | Platte | 300 |
| 10. | Wahehe | 261 |
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