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McCook County, South Dakota, has 5,682 residents and covers 574.2 square miles. The population grew 1.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for McCook County is 46087.
Salem is the county's largest population center. McCook County also includes 6 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 39 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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McCook County Trends
- Population
- 5,682▴
- Median Home Value
- $217,300▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,961▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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McCook 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.
McCook County Population
McCook County had 5,682 residents in 2020. That was 1.1% higher than in 2010. McCook County had 150 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 10 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Salem, Canistota and Bridgewater.
Population Trend in McCook County SD
McCook County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
McCook County Zip Codes
McCook County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Salem (57058), Canistota (57012) and Bridgewater (57319). Salem is the largest zip by population, with about 2,011 residents or 35% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 75% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in McCook County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57058 | Salem | 2,011 | ▴ 1.9% |
| 57012 | Canistota | 1,217 | ▴ 4.9% |
| 57319 | Bridgewater | 1,037 | ▴ 3.4% |
| 57048 | Montrose | 1,025 | ▾ -12.4% |
| 57374 | Spencer | 333 | ▾ -2.9% |
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McCook County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
McCook County Demographics
McCook County has a median age of 39.9, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 28.3% of residents are under 18, while 18.4% 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 28.3% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 28.7% 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 McCook County SD
Median Age
39.9
Under 18
28.3%
Age 65+
18.4%
Bachelor's+
28.7%
McCook County School Districts
McCook County is served by 9 public school districts with 4,961 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are West Central 49-7, Madison Central 39-2 and McCook Central 43-7. Those three districts account for about 61% 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 McCook County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central School District 49-7 | 1,418 | 28.6% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Madison Central School District 39-2 | 1,169 | 23.6% | ▾ -0.8% |
| McCook Central School District 43-7 | 455 | 9.2% | ▾ -3.6% |
| Parker School District 60-4 | 453 | 9.1% | ▾ -3.4% |
| Howard School District 48-3 | 356 | 7.2% | ▴ 8.5% |
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McCook County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
McCook County Housing & Real Estate
McCook County has a median home value of $217,300 and a median gross rent of $750. About 82% 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 $266,225 and homes spent about 39 days on the market.
McCook County Housing Mix
McCook County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
McCook County Housing Trends
McCook County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in McCook County, SD
McCook County has 214 business listings across 113 categories. The largest categories in McCook County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (14, 6.5%), Elementary School (9, 4.2%), and Public And Government Association (9, 4.2%). The full McCook County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. McCook County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in McCook County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 14 | 6.5% |
| Elementary School | 9 | 4.2% |
| Public And Government Association | 9 | 4.2% |
| Gas Stations | 6 | 2.8% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 6 | 2.8% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 4 | 1.9% |
| Hotels | 4 | 1.9% |
| Agricultural Service | 4 | 1.9% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 1.9% |
| Beauty Salons | 4 | 1.9% |
McCook County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Al's Pheasant Ranch | Active Life | Emery |
| Innovative Ag LLC | Agricultural Service | Bridgewater |
| Quick Stop | American Restaurants | Salem |
| Koepsell Charolais Farm | Amusement Park | Canova |
| Heritage Treasures Antiques & Repurposed | Antique Store | Salem |
| Amish Oak Gallery | Art Gallery | Salem |
| Golden Living Center | Assisted Living Facility | Salem |
| Hansen Land & Auction | Auction House | Salem |
| Montrose Body Shop | Auto Body Shop | Montrose |
| McCormick Motors, Inc. | Automotive Dealer | Salem |
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McCook County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
McCook County Basemaps
McCook 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 McCook 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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Nearby Counties
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