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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hughes County

South Dakota · 16,481 residents · 741.527 sq mi
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Hughes County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,970. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $86,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% 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

16,481
+11%since 1990
from 14,817 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+13%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Hughes County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,970
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,058 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,689
+69%since 1990
from $12,263 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
33.9% rent
2.0
−6%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(13,694)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(123)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score19.3%(2,861)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(14,564)
Black0.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(201)
Asian0.4%(64)
Diversity Score4.9%(806)
5
−75%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.5 min
−37%since 1990
from 15.1 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 Hughes County, South Dakota?

Hughes County, South Dakota has about 16,481 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hughes County, South Dakota earns about $42,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hughes County, South Dakota expensive?

In Hughes County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Hughes County, South Dakota?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hughes County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.0% of people in Hughes County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hughes County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hughes County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,664 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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