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Fort Pierre

South Dakota · 2,078 residents · 3.119 sq mi
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Fort Pierre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,078
+4%since 2000
from 1,991 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+14%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fort Pierre
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,841
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,181 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,471
+39%since 2000
from $20,478 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,834)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,848)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other12%(250)
Diversity Score28.4%(591)
Diversity Score
28
+1077%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Pierre, South Dakota?

Fort Pierre, South Dakota has about 2,078 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Pierre, South Dakota earns about $55,841 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 $104,400, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Pierre, South Dakota?

About 28.0% 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 9.7% 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 247 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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