Yankton is a city located in Yankton County, South Dakota. Yankton has a 2025 population of 15,731 . Yankton is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Yankton is $90,778 with a poverty rate of 10.91%. The median age in Yankton is 41.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Yankton includes 87.08% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (87.08%)
Two or more races (7.17%)
Native American (2.62%)
Black or African American (2.14%)
Other race (0.64%)
Asian (0.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,499 | 87.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,112 | 7.17% |
| Native American | 406 | 2.62% |
| Black or African American | 331 | 2.14% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Yankton's average per capita income is $45,456. Household income levels show a median of $69,071. The poverty rate stands at 10.91%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,203 | - |
| Families | $96,713 | $116,104 |
| Households | $69,071 | $90,778 |
| Non Families | $43,654 | $61,385 |
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