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Davison County, South Dakota, has 19,956 residents and covers 435.6 square miles. The population grew 2.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Davison County is 46035.
Mitchell is the county's largest population center. Davison County also includes 3 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 30 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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Davison County Trends
- Population
- 19,956▴
- Median Home Value
- $190,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,005▾
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Davison 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.
Davison County Population
Davison County had 19,956 residents in 2020. That was 2.3% higher than in 2010. Davison County added 1,215 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 46 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mitchell, Ethan and Mount Vernon.
Population Trend in Davison County SD
Davison County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Davison County Zip Codes
Davison County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mitchell (57301), Ethan (57334) and Mount Vernon (57363). Mitchell is the largest zip by population, with about 18,759 residents or 94% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 104% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Davison County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57301 | Mitchell | 18,759 | ▴ 2.1% |
| 57334 | Ethan | 986 | ▴ 10.2% |
| 57363 | Mount Vernon | 984 | ▾ -1.9% |
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Davison County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Davison County Demographics
Davison County has a median age of 39.8, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 23.7% of residents are under 18, while 20.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Davison County SD
Median Age
39.8
Under 18
23.7%
Age 65+
20.3%
Bachelor's+
25%
Davison County School Districts
Davison County is served by 5 public school districts with 4,005 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Mitchell 17-2, Parkston 33-3 and Ethan 17-1. Those three districts account for about 87% 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 Davison County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell School District 17-2 | 2,628 | 65.6% | ▾ -3.7% |
| Parkston School District 33-3 | 561 | 14% | ▾ -4.4% |
| Ethan School District 17-1 | 287 | 7.2% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3 | 274 | 6.8% | ▴ 2.6% |
| Mount Vernon School District 17-3 | 255 | 6.4% | ▾ -4.1% |
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Davison County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Davison County Housing & Real Estate
Davison County has a median home value of $190,000 and a median gross rent of $750. About 63% 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 $337,250 and homes spent about 54 days on the market.
Davison County Housing Mix
Davison County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Davison County Housing Trends
Davison County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Davison County, SD
Davison County has 1,204 business listings across 410 categories. The largest categories in Davison County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (31, 2.6%), Banks & Credit Unions (20, 1.7%), and Contractors (19, 1.6%). The full Davison County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Davison County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Davison County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 31 | 2.6% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 20 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 19 | 1.6% |
| Gas Stations | 16 | 1.3% |
| Hotels | 15 | 1.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 15 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 14 | 1.2% |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 | 1.2% |
| Chiropractors | 14 | 1.2% |
| Auto Repair | 13 | 1.1% |
Davison County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Mitchell |
| Allen Hall | Accommodation | Mitchell |
| ELO CPAs and Advisors | Accountant | Mitchell |
| Mike Kuchera's Guide Service | Active Life | Mitchell |
| Kongo Klub | Adult Entertainment | Mitchell |
| G F Advertising Services | Advertising Agency | Mitchell |
| Agronomy Plus | Agricultural Cooperatives | Mitchell |
| Hog Slat, Inc. | Agricultural Service | Mitchell |
| Dakota AG Innovations | Agriculture | Mitchell |
| Wright Brothers Aviation and Air | Airport | Mitchell |
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Davison County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Davison County Basemaps
Davison 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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Nearby Counties
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