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Beadle County, South Dakota, has 19,149 residents and covers 1,258.7 square miles. The population grew 10.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Beadle County is 46005.
Huron is the county's largest population center. Beadle County also includes 8 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 69 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Beadle County Trends
- Population
- 19,149▴
- Median Home Value
- $178,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,796▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Beadle County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Beadle County Population
Beadle County had 19,149 residents in 2020. That was 10.1% higher than in 2010. Beadle County added 2,126 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 15 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Huron, Wolsey and Redfield.
Population Trend in Beadle County SD
Beadle County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Beadle County Zip Codes
Beadle County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Huron (57350), Wolsey (57384) and Redfield (57348). Huron is the largest zip by population, with about 16,174 residents or 84% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 92% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Beadle County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57350 | Huron | 16,174 | ▴ 11.3% |
| 57384 | Wolsey | 843 | ▴ 0.5% |
| 57348 | Redfield | 535 | ▴ 1.5% |
| 57312 | Alpena | 485 | ▾ -6% |
| 57324 | Cavour | 382 | ▾ -0.3% |
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Beadle County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Beadle County Demographics
Beadle County has a median age of 36.9, which makes the county a little younger than South Dakota overall. About 28.4% of residents are under 18, while 18.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 28.4% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 26.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.1%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Beadle County SD
Median Age
36.9
Under 18
28.4%
Age 65+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
26.4%
Beadle County School Districts
Beadle County is served by 7 public school districts with 4,796 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Huron 02-2, Wessington Springs 36-2 and Willow Lake 12-3. Those three districts account for about 81% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Beadle County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron School District 02-2 | 3,078 | 64.2% | ▴ 4.7% |
| Wessington Springs School District 36-2 | 461 | 9.6% | ▴ 7.5% |
| Willow Lake School District 12-3 | 344 | 7.2% | ▴ 1.8% |
| Wolsey-Wessington School District 02-6 | 316 | 6.6% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Hitchcock-Tulare School District 56-6 | 236 | 4.9% | ▾ -4.5% |
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Beadle County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Beadle County Housing & Real Estate
Beadle County has a median home value of $178,400 and a median gross rent of $834. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Dakota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $239,000 and homes spent about 35 days on the market.
Beadle County Housing Mix
Beadle County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Beadle County Housing Trends
Beadle County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Beadle County, SD
Beadle County has 814 business listings across 300 categories. The largest categories in Beadle County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (40, 4.9%), Gas Stations (16, 2.0%), and Auto Repair (14, 1.7%). The full Beadle County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Beadle County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Beadle County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 40 | 4.9% |
| Gas Stations | 16 | 2.0% |
| Auto Repair | 14 | 1.7% |
| Propane Supplier | 13 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 12 | 1.5% |
| Contractors | 12 | 1.5% |
| Grocery Stores | 11 | 1.4% |
| Elementary School | 10 | 1.2% |
| Public And Government Association | 9 | 1.1% |
| Convenience Stores | 9 | 1.1% |
Beadle County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Our Home Inc | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Huron |
| Scheibe Accounting | Accountant | Huron |
| South Dakota Association of Co-Operatives | Advertising Agency | Huron |
| Dakota Air Spray | Agricultural Production | Huron |
| Premier Equipment Huron | Agricultural Service | Huron |
| Hubbard Feeds | Agriculture | Huron |
| Agtegra Cooperative Huron Agronomy and Grain | Agriculture Association | Huron |
| Huron Regional Airport | Airport | Huron |
| Alano Club | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Huron |
| Huron Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Huron |
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Beadle County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Beadle County Basemaps
Beadle County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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