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Charles Mix County, South Dakota, has 9,373 residents and covers 1,097.5 square miles. The population grew 2.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Charles Mix County is 46023.
Wagner is the county's largest population center. Charles Mix County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 54 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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Charles Mix County Trends
- Population
- 9,373▴
- Median Home Value
- $169,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,385▴
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Charles Mix 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.
Charles Mix County Population
Charles Mix County had 9,373 residents in 2020. That was 2.7% higher than in 2010. Charles Mix County added 23 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 9 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wagner, Platte and Lake Andes.
Population Trend in Charles Mix County SD
Charles Mix County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Charles Mix County Zip Codes
Charles Mix County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wagner (57380), Platte (57369) and Lake Andes (57356). Wagner is the largest zip by population, with about 3,062 residents or 33% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Charles Mix County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57380 | Wagner | 3,062 | ▾ -11.8% |
| 57369 | Platte | 2,685 | ▴ 7.6% |
| 57356 | Lake Andes | 2,074 | ▴ 4.1% |
| 57361 | Marty | 619 | ▴ 212.6% |
| 57342 | Geddes | 490 | ▾ -12.2% |
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Charles Mix County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Charles Mix County Demographics
Charles Mix County has a median age of 36.1, which makes the county a little younger than South Dakota overall. About 30.8% of residents are under 18, while 18.5% 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 30.8% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 25.1% 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 Charles Mix County SD
Median Age
36.1
Under 18
30.8%
Age 65+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
25.1%
Charles Mix County School Districts
Charles Mix County is served by 6 public school districts with 2,385 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Wagner 11-4, Platte-Geddes 11-5 and Andes Central 11-1. Those three districts account for about 74% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Charles Mix County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner School District 11-4 | 919 | 38.5% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Platte-Geddes School District 11-5 | 522 | 21.9% | ▴ 2.6% |
| Andes Central School District 11-1 | 323 | 13.5% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Avon School District 04-1 | 227 | 9.5% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Armour School District 21-1 | 226 | 9.5% | ▴ 0.9% |
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Charles Mix County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Charles Mix County Housing & Real Estate
Charles Mix County has a median home value of $169,200 and a median gross rent of $727. About 74% 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 $337,000 and homes spent about 191 days on the market.
Charles Mix County Housing Mix
Charles Mix County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Charles Mix County Housing Trends
Charles Mix County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Charles Mix County, SD
Charles Mix County has 473 business listings across 201 categories. The largest categories in Charles Mix County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (20, 4.2%), Convenience Stores (13, 2.7%), and Gas Stations (11, 2.3%). The full Charles Mix County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Charles Mix County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Charles Mix County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 20 | 4.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 13 | 2.7% |
| Gas Stations | 11 | 2.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 2.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 8 | 1.7% |
| River | 7 | 1.5% |
| Elementary School | 7 | 1.5% |
| Farm | 7 | 1.5% |
| Propane Supplier | 6 | 1.3% |
Charles Mix County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Wagner |
| Horned Eagle Plantation | Accommodation | Lake Andes |
| Amanda Bechen, CPA | Accountant | Wagner |
| Kemnitz Anges | Active Life | Platte |
| Lake Andes Farmers Co-Op | Agricultural Cooperatives | Lake Andes |
| Turnis Farm Service | Agricultural Service | Platte |
| Hollmann Apiaries | Agriculture | Dante |
| Platte Municipal Airport | Airport | Platte |
| Dakota Midwifery & Women's Health | Ambulance And Ems Services | Platte |
| Pheasant Run | Amusement Park | Platte |
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Charles Mix County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Charles Mix County Basemaps
Charles Mix 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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