Todd County Demographics

A map of Todd County's Population by Race

Todd County, South Dakota has an estimated population of 9,244, a less than 1% change from the 9,319 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% Native American/Other, 8.1% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Todd County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Todd has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Todd County, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Todd County is ranked the 20th most populous county in South Dakota, out of 66 counties. Todd County was ranked the 20th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Todd County's White Population

747 residents of Todd County, or 8.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Todd County is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Todd County ranks 65th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Todd County's White population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Todd County's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.1%.

Todd County is less White than neighboring Mellette County (34.7% White), Cherry County (83.8% White), Jones County (80.2% White), Tripp County (79.9% White), and Bennett County (34.3% White).

Todd County's Black Population

41 residents of Todd County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Todd County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Todd County ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Todd County's Black population has grown by an estimated 310.0%. Black residents' share of Todd County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Todd County is more Black than neighboring Mellette County (0% Black), Jones County (0% Black), and Bennett County (0.2% Black). Todd County is less Black than neighboring Cherry County (1% Black), and Tripp County (0.8% Black).

Todd County's Asian Population

287 residents of Todd County, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Todd County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Todd County ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Todd County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 537.8%. Asian residents' share of Todd County's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.1%.

Todd County is more Asian than neighboring Mellette County (0% Asian), Cherry County (1.7% Asian), Jones County (0% Asian), Tripp County (0.4% Asian), and Bennett County (1.5% Asian).

Todd County's Hispanic Population

224 residents of Todd County, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Todd County is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Todd County ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Todd County's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Todd County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Todd County is more Hispanic than neighboring Mellette County (0.9% Hispanic), Jones County (1% Hispanic), and Tripp County (1.9% Hispanic). Todd County is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherry County (3.5% Hispanic), and Bennett County (5.1% Hispanic).

Todd County's Native American/Other Population

7,568 residents of Todd County, or 81.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Todd County is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Todd County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Todd County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Todd County's population has decreased from 87.2% to 81.9%.

Todd County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mellette County (56.9% Native American/Other), Cherry County (6% Native American/Other), Jones County (17.7% Native American/Other), Tripp County (13.8% Native American/Other), and Bennett County (56% Native American/Other).

Todd County's Multiracial Population

377 residents of Todd County, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Todd County is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Todd County ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 66 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Todd County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Todd County's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.1%.

Todd County is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherry County (3.9% Multiracial), Jones County (1.1% Multiracial), Tripp County (3.1% Multiracial), and Bennett County (2.9% Multiracial). Todd County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mellette County (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.