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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pierre

South Dakota · 13,876 residents · 13.027 sq mi
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Pierre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,962. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% 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

13,876
+8%since 1990
from 12,906 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,065 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 991 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+14%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Pierre
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,962
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,373 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,462
+65%since 1990
from $12,411 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $317 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
36.8% rent
2.1
−5%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(11,943)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(121)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score19.3%(2,490)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(12,257)
Black0.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(173)
Asian0.4%(62)
Diversity Score5.1%(715)
5
−73%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 11.8 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 Pierre, South Dakota?

Pierre, South Dakota has about 13,876 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pierre, South Dakota earns about $42,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pierre, South Dakota expensive?

In Pierre, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Pierre, South Dakota?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pierre, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pierre, South Dakota?

About 7.8% of people in Pierre, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pierre, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pierre, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 970 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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