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Hughes County

South Dakota · 17,765 residents · 741.527 sq mi
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Hughes County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,575. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,765
+8%since 2000
from 16,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Hughes County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,575
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,970 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,271
+66%since 2000
from $20,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(14,564)
Black0.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(201)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(806)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(14,085)
Black0.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(490)
Asian0.7%(128)
Other14.9%(2,649)
Diversity Score40.4%(7,181)
Segregation Score23.1%(4,108)
Diversity Score
40
+727%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hughes County, South Dakota?

Hughes County, South Dakota has about 17,765 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hughes County, South Dakota earns about $69,575 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 $181,400, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Hughes County, South Dakota?

About 36.6% 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 11.8% 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 2,948 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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