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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Pierre

South Dakota · 1,991 residents · 3.119 sq mi
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Fort Pierre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,181. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,991
+9%since 1990
from 1,831 in 1990
1990 – 2025
638 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 587 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+14%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fort Pierre
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,181
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,673 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,478
+107%since 1990
from $9,896 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
75.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
24.3% rent
1.7
−26%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.4%(374)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,834)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score2.4%(48)
2
−88%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.8%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Pierre, South Dakota?

Fort Pierre, South Dakota has about 1,991 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Pierre, South Dakota?

The typical household in Fort Pierre, South Dakota earns about $41,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Pierre, South Dakota expensive?

In Fort Pierre, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Pierre, South Dakota?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Pierre, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Pierre, South Dakota?

About 8.9% of people in Fort Pierre, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Pierre, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Pierre, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 160 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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