Hughes County, South Dakota

Total Population: 17,732

County Seat: Pierre

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native11.1%
Two or More Races4.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.