Hanson County, South Dakota

Total Population: 3,473

County Seat: Alexandria

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Median Home Value

$192,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$86,375

Across all households

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.1%
Two or More Races5.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

29.4%

65 Years and Over

15.9%

Male

51.0%

Female

49.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

8.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$86,375

Mean Household Income

$99,652

Per Capita Income

$36,246

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

86.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

1.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$192,400

Median Rent

$733/mo

Total Housing Units

1,289

Owner-Occupied

88.6%

Renter-Occupied

11.4%

Vacancy Rate

12.0%

Married Couple Households

65.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

15.2%

Average Household Size

3.01

Broadband Internet Access

91.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46061.