What is the median household income in Benton Township (Minnehaha County), SD?
The median household income in Benton Township (Minnehaha County), SD is $103,015 (±$32,427) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Benton Township (Minnehaha County), the median household income went from $89,450 in 2015–2019 to $103,015 in 2020–2024 (+15.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $103,015 (±$32,427)
Income in Benton Township (Minnehaha County) against Minnehaha County, its state and the nation
| Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,015 (±$32,427) | $76,880 (±$2,510) | $75,081 (±$888) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | — | $46,405 (±$2,094) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $103,015 (±$32,427) | $104,882 (±$3,209) | $92,702 (±$1,158) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | — | $978 (±$18) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Benton Township (Minnehaha County), median household income is not measurably different from Minnehaha County ($76,880).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota ($75,081).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Minnehaha County, Benton Township (Minnehaha County) ranks 22 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 252 of 773.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,450 (±$23,992) | $103,015 (±$32,427) | +15.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $317,100 (±$45,105) | $452,500 (±$72,160) | +42.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Benton Township (Minnehaha County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | — | $103,015 (±$32,427) | — |
| Crooks | 2.1 mi | $98,984 (±$14,226) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford | 4.8 mi | $99,893 (±$14,576) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons Township | 5.6 mi | $141,154 (±$24,493) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford Township | 5.9 mi | $126,250 (±$42,855) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.2 mi | $159,901 (±$42,784) | Higher |
| Mapleton Township | 7.0 mi | $110,972 (±$23,200) | Not measurably different |
| Wall Lake Township | 8.5 mi | $129,375 (±$39,783) | Not measurably different |
| Sverdrup Township | 8.6 mi | $118,438 (±$37,485) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Township (Minnehaha County), SD ($159,901).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Red Rock Township | $113,333 (±$44,634) |
| 17 | Mapleton Township | $110,972 (±$23,200) |
| 18 | Brandon | $110,806 (±$10,346) |
| 19 | Baltic | $107,768 (±$12,157) |
| 20 | Valley Springs | $107,222 (±$32,146) |
| 21 | Clear Lake Township (Minnehaha County) | $104,000 (±$27,538) |
| 22 | Benton Township (Minnehaha County) | $103,015 (±$32,427) |
| 23 | Dell Rapids Township | $100,556 (±$38,153) |
| 24 | Dell Rapids | $100,170 (±$16,641) |
| 25 | Hartford | $99,893 (±$14,576) |
| 26 | Crooks | $98,984 (±$14,226) |
| 27 | Humboldt | $95,469 (±$13,770) |
| 28 | Colton | $83,750 (±$28,090) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Minnehaha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the median household income in Benton Township (Minnehaha County)?
The median household income in Benton Township (Minnehaha County) is $103,015 (±$32,427) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Benton Township (Minnehaha County) kept up with inflation?
In Benton Township (Minnehaha County), the median household income went from $89,450 in 2015–2019 to $103,015 in 2020–2024 (+15.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Benton township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (county subdivision:04860, in state:46 county:099).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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