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Hand County

South Dakota · 3,741 residents · 1,436.633 sq mi
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Hand County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,377. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,400. With a median age of 43.6, 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 43.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

3,741
−12%since 1990
from 4,272 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.6
+13%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hand County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,377
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,310 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,735
+101%since 1990
from $9,305 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$306
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
26.2% rent
1.4
−13%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,238)
Black0.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian0.4%(15)
Diversity Score2.6%(109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,709)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score1%(38)
1
−61%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−72%since 1990
from 48.8 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 Hand County, South Dakota?

Hand County, South Dakota has about 3,741 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hand County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Hand County, South Dakota earns about $32,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hand County, South Dakota expensive?

In Hand County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Hand County, South Dakota?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hand County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hand County, South Dakota?

About 9.2% of people in Hand County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hand County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hand County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 531 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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