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Kingsbury County, South Dakota, has 5,187 residents and covers 832.2 square miles. The population grew 0.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kingsbury County is 46077.
De Smet is the county's largest population center. Kingsbury County also includes 7 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 45 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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Kingsbury County Trends
- Population
- 5,187▴
- Median Home Value
- $159,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,572▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Kingsbury 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.
Kingsbury County Population
Kingsbury County had 5,187 residents in 2020. That was 0.8% higher than in 2010. Kingsbury County had 628 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 6 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Arlington, De Smet and Lake Preston.
Population Trend in Kingsbury County SD
Kingsbury County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kingsbury County Zip Codes
Kingsbury County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Arlington (57212), De Smet (57231) and Lake Preston (57249). Arlington is the largest zip by population, with about 1,999 residents or 39% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 90% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kingsbury County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57212 | Arlington | 1,999 | ▾ -3.1% |
| 57231 | De Smet | 1,674 | ▾ -1.2% |
| 57249 | Lake Preston | 999 | ▴ 0.5% |
| 57353 | Iroquois | 956 | ▴ 15.3% |
| 57051 | Oldham | 248 | ▾ -5.7% |
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Kingsbury County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kingsbury County Demographics
Kingsbury County has a median age of 41.9, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 25.3% of residents are under 18, while 23% 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 25.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 22.3% 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 Kingsbury County SD
Median Age
41.9
Under 18
25.3%
Age 65+
23%
Bachelor's+
22.3%
Kingsbury County School Districts
Kingsbury County is served by 7 public school districts with 2,572 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Hamlin 28-3, De Smet 38-2 and Willow Lake 12-3. Those three districts account for about 62% 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 Kingsbury County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin School District 28-3 | 896 | 34.8% | ▴ 1.7% |
| De Smet School District 38-2 | 362 | 14.1% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Willow Lake School District 12-3 | 344 | 13.4% | ▴ 1.8% |
| Arlington School District 38-1 | 292 | 11.4% | ▾ -3% |
| Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6 | 288 | 11.2% | ▾ -11.1% |
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Kingsbury County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kingsbury County Housing & Real Estate
Kingsbury County has a median home value of $159,600 and a median gross rent of $725. 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 $366,150 and homes spent about 65 days on the market.
Kingsbury County Housing Mix
Kingsbury County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kingsbury County Housing Trends
Kingsbury County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County has 329 business listings across 155 categories. The largest categories in Kingsbury County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (19, 5.8%), Lake (11, 3.3%), and Flowers & Gifts (8, 2.4%). The full Kingsbury County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kingsbury County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kingsbury County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 19 | 5.8% |
| Lake | 11 | 3.3% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 8 | 2.4% |
| Auto Repair | 7 | 2.1% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 2.1% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 7 | 2.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 6 | 1.8% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 5 | 1.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 1.5% |
| American Restaurants | 5 | 1.5% |
Kingsbury County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Lakes Pheasant Club | Active Life | Lake Preston |
| AG Supply | Agricultural Service | Iroquois |
| Peckenpaugh Angus | Agriculture | Carthage |
| The Lake Preston Cafe | American Restaurants | Lake Preston |
| Glacial Lakes Kennels | Animal Shelters | Arlington |
| Bits of Yesterday Antique Market | Antique Store | Arlington |
| Warnes Appliance and Video | Appliance Store | De Smet |
| Dakota Reflections Art Studios | Art Gallery | Iroquois |
| Good Samaritan Society | Assisted Living Facility | De Smet |
| Prairie Ag Partners | ATMs | Lake Preston |
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Kingsbury County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kingsbury County Basemaps
Kingsbury 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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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kingsbury County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 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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