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Hanson County

South Dakota · 3,456 residents (2025 est.) · 434.582 sq mi
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#17Highest homeownership rateof 3,14489.4%
The short version

Hanson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $191,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,472
+11%since 2000
from 3,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,456 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hanson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(259)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(210)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.5%(331)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(305)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.4%(152)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(331)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(447)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(386)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(485)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.5%(433)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(97)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,071
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,049 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,423
+153%since 2000
from $14,778 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−2%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,200
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,186)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(226)
Diversity Score
19
+964%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(24)
Salvadoran0.5%(17)
Spaniard0.2%(6)
Cuban0%(1)
Ancestry
German46.1%(1,599)
English10.2%(354)
Irish7.7%(269)
American6.8%(237)
Norwegian5.4%(186)
Dutch3.1%(109)
Czech1.5%(53)
French1.3%(46)
Russian1.1%(38)
Austrian0.7%(26)
Scottish0.7%(23)
Welsh0.6%(21)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.5%(18)
Swedish0.5%(17)
Polish0.5%(16)
British0.3%(11)
Danish0.3%(9)
Italian0.2%(7)
Australian0.1%(4)
Croatian0.1%(3)
Finnish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.5%(437)
Married64.7%(898)
Widowed1.4%(20)
Divorced2.4%(34)
Women 15+
Never married34.9%(448)
Married56.4%(724)
Widowed5.1%(65)
Divorced3.6%(46)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanson County, South Dakota?

Hanson County, South Dakota has about 3,472 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hanson County, South Dakota earns about $81,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hanson County, South Dakota expensive?

In Hanson County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $191,200, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Hanson County, South Dakota?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hanson County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.0% of people in Hanson County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hanson County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hanson County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 478 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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