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Edmunds County, South Dakota, has 3,986 residents and covers 1,126.0 square miles. The population declined 2.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Edmunds County is 46045.
Ipswich is the county's largest population center. Edmunds County also includes 3 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 51 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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Edmunds County Trends
- Population
- 3,986▾
- Median Home Value
- $163,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,121▴
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Edmunds 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.
Edmunds County Population
Edmunds County had 3,986 residents in 2020. That was 2.1% lower than in 2010. Edmunds County had 381 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Ipswich, Bowdle and Roscoe.
Population Trend in Edmunds County SD
Edmunds County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Edmunds County Zip Codes
Edmunds County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Ipswich (57451), Bowdle (57428) and Roscoe (57471). Ipswich is the largest zip by population, with about 2,381 residents or 60% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 91% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Edmunds County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57451 | Ipswich | 2,381 | ▴ 3.8% |
| 57428 | Bowdle | 662 | ▾ -6.8% |
| 57471 | Roscoe | 583 | ▾ -13.5% |
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Edmunds County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Edmunds County Demographics
Edmunds County has a median age of 43.6, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 24.2% of residents are under 18, while 22.4% 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 26.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 29.5% 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 Edmunds County SD
Median Age
43.6
Under 18
24.2%
Age 65+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
29.5%
Edmunds County School Districts
Edmunds County is served by 5 public school districts with 1,121 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Ipswich 22-6, Warner 06-5 and Edmunds Central 22-5. Those three districts account for about 82% 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 Edmunds County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich School District 22-6 | 462 | 41.2% | ▴ 7.9% |
| Warner School District 06-5 | 313 | 27.9% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Edmunds Central School District 22-5 | 144 | 12.8% | ▾ -1.4% |
| Hoven School District 53-2 | 112 | 10% | — 0% |
| Bowdle School District 22-1 | 90 | 8% | ▾ -17.4% |
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Edmunds County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Edmunds County Housing & Real Estate
Edmunds County has a median home value of $163,600 and a median gross rent of $881. About 81% 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 $178,450 and homes spent about 123 days on the market.
Edmunds County Housing Mix
Edmunds County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Edmunds County Housing Trends
Edmunds County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Edmunds County, SD
Edmunds County has 170 business listings across 92 categories. The largest categories in Edmunds County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (11, 6.5%), Gas Stations (10, 5.9%), and Farm (7, 4.1%). The full Edmunds County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Edmunds County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Edmunds County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 11 | 6.5% |
| Gas Stations | 10 | 5.9% |
| Farm | 7 | 4.1% |
| Elementary School | 5 | 2.9% |
| Car Dealerships | 4 | 2.4% |
| Farming Services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Shipping Center | 4 | 2.4% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 4 | 2.4% |
| Forestry Service | 3 | 1.8% |
| High School | 3 | 1.8% |
Edmunds County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Bird House | Accommodation | Bowdle |
| Premier Equipment | Agricultural Service | Bowdle |
| Integrity Ag LLC | Agriculture | Aberdeen |
| Agtegra Cooperative - Bowdle West Grain | Agriculture Association | Bowdle |
| Homestead Hunting | Amusement Park | Ipswich |
| Lyla Agius Designs | Arts And Crafts | Ipswich |
| Coin Cloud Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Ipswich |
| Arc Parts Service & Repair | Automotive | Bowdle |
| Browning Performance | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Ipswich |
| Anderson Baking Company | Bakeries | Roscoe |
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Edmunds County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Edmunds County Basemaps
Edmunds 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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- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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