Potter County GIS Maps
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Potter County, South Dakota, has 2,472 residents and covers 861.1 square miles. The population grew 6.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Potter County is 46107.
Gettysburg is the county's largest population center. Potter County also includes 4 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 18 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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Potter County Trends
- Population
- 2,472▴
- Median Home Value
- $121,300▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 326▾
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Potter 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.
Potter County Population
Potter County had 2,472 residents in 2020. That was 6.1% higher than in 2010. Potter County had 221 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 3 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Gettysburg, Hoven and Tolstoy.
Population Trend in Potter County SD
Potter County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Potter County Zip Codes
Potter County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Gettysburg (57442), Hoven (57450) and Tolstoy (57475). Gettysburg is the largest zip by population, with about 1,971 residents or 80% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 109% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Potter County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57442 | Gettysburg | 1,971 | ▴ 18.4% |
| 57450 | Hoven | 605 | ▾ -10% |
| 57475 | Tolstoy | 127 | ▾ -20.6% |
| 57455 | Gettysburg | 80 | ▾ -16.7% |
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Potter County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Potter County Demographics
Potter County has a median age of 44.9, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 22.6% of residents are under 18, while 27.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27.9% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 26.6% 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 Potter County SD
Median Age
44.9
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
27.9%
Bachelor's+
26.6%
Potter County School Districts
Potter County is served by 2 public school districts with 326 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Potter County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg School District 53-1 | 214 | 65.6% | ▾ -2.7% |
| Hoven School District 53-2 | 112 | 34.4% | — 0% |
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Potter County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Potter County Housing & Real Estate
Potter County has a median home value of $121,300 and a median gross rent of $869. About 79% 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 $224,200 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Potter County Housing Mix
Potter County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Potter County Housing Trends
Potter County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Potter County, SD
Potter County has 156 business listings across 97 categories. The largest categories in Potter County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (9, 5.8%), Retail (5, 3.2%), and Shopping (4, 2.6%). The full Potter County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Potter County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Potter County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 9 | 5.8% |
| Retail | 5 | 3.2% |
| Shopping | 4 | 2.6% |
| Motels | 4 | 2.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 2.6% |
| Lodge | 4 | 2.6% |
| Hardware Stores | 4 | 2.6% |
| Elementary School | 3 | 1.9% |
| Public And Government Association | 3 | 1.9% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 3 | 1.9% |
Potter County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Swan Lake Hunting Adventures | Active Life | Hoven |
| Hoven Co-Op Services | Agricultural Cooperatives | Hoven |
| CHS River Plains | Agricultural Service | Gettysburg |
| Agtegra Cooperative Lebanon | Agriculture Association | Lebanon |
| Gettysburg Municipal Airport | Airport | Gettysburg |
| 212 Mini Mallgettysbur | American Restaurants | Gettysburg |
| The Bakery Vintage Market | Antique Store | Gettysburg |
| ATM FIRST INTERSTATE BANK 09 | ATMs | Gettysburg |
| Gettysburg High School Gym | Auditorium | Gettysburg |
| Totally Detailed | Gettysburg SD | Auto Detailing | Gettysburg |
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Potter County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Potter County Basemaps
Potter 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 Potter 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
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Potter County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.