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Hutchinson County

South Dakota · 8,075 residents · 813.013 sq mi
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Hutchinson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,026. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $47,100. With a median age of 43.1, 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 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,075
−2%since 1990
from 8,262 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+4%since 1990
from 41.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Hutchinson County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,026
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,832 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,922
+67%since 1990
from $9,514 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
21.2% rent
1.6
+19%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(8,214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(11)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score1.8%(147)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(7,948)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score1.7%(138)
2
−4%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−63%since 1990
from 36.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hutchinson County, South Dakota?

Hutchinson County, South Dakota has about 8,075 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hutchinson County, South Dakota earns about $30,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hutchinson County, South Dakota expensive?

In Hutchinson County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Hutchinson County, South Dakota?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hutchinson County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.0% of people in Hutchinson County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hutchinson County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hutchinson County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 187 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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