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Pierre

South Dakota · 13,646 residents · 13.027 sq mi
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Pierre has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
13,646
−2%since 2000
from 13,876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,048 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Pierre
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,534
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,962 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,983
+37%since 2000
from $20,462 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(12,257)
Black0.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(173)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(715)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(11,509)
Black0.5%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(259)
Asian0.6%(81)
Other13.4%(1,825)
Diversity Score35.1%(4,788)
Diversity Score
35
+581%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pierre, South Dakota?

Pierre, South Dakota has about 13,646 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pierre, South Dakota earns about $52,534 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 $135,900, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Pierre, South Dakota?

About 34.4% 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 10.0% 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 740 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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