Hughes County, South Dakota
Total Population: 17,732
County Seat: Pierre
Median Home Value
$221,100
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$78,981
Across all households
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.6%
65 Years and Over
17.6%
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.7%
No Health Insurance
7.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
96.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
35.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
3.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$78,981
Mean Household Income
$93,294
Per Capita Income
$38,880
Unemployment Rate (16+)
0.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
88.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$221,100
Median Rent
$930/mo
Total Housing Units
7,957
Owner-Occupied
75.2%
Renter-Occupied
24.8%
Vacancy Rate
8.1%
Married Couple Households
46.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
11.9%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
21.9%
Average Household Size
2.28
Broadband Internet Access
89.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46065.