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Hanson County

South Dakota · 3,461 residents · 434.582 sq mi
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Hanson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,461
+10%since 2000
from 3,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Hanson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,049 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,710
+81%since 2000
from $14,778 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score0.6%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(3,316)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(94)
Diversity Score9.3%(321)
Diversity Score
9
+1563%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hanson County, South Dakota?

Hanson County, South Dakota has about 3,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hanson County, South Dakota earns about $63,750 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 $139,900, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Hanson County, South Dakota?

About 16.1% 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 12.1% 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 467 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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