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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Huron

South Dakota · 11,893 residents · 9.719 sq mi
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Huron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,097. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,700. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% 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

11,893
−4%since 1990
from 12,448 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,224 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,281 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+12%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Huron
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,097
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,350 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,275
+65%since 1990
from $11,091 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
62.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
37.1% rent
1.9
+22%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(12,224)
Black0.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(99)
Asian0.2%(31)
Diversity Score6.3%(787)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(11,332)
Black1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(143)
Asian0.4%(50)
Diversity Score6.5%(770)
6
+2%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−2%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huron, South Dakota?

Huron, South Dakota has about 11,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Huron, South Dakota?

The typical household in Huron, South Dakota earns about $29,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huron, South Dakota expensive?

In Huron, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Huron, South Dakota?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Huron, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huron, South Dakota?

About 12.4% of people in Huron, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huron, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Huron, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 555 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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