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Hyde County

South Dakota · 1,191 residents (2025 est.) · 860.629 sq mi
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Hyde County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,472. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 480 residents. 20% 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 $181,600. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,191
−29%since 2000
from 1,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+27%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,191 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hyde County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(50)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(49)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(60)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(40)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(81)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.8%(129)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(146)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.2%(229)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.9%(189)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(83)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.5%(65)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,472
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,103 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,459
+135%since 2000
from $16,356 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−14%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,600
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+56%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hyde County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,519)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,025)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(144)
Diversity Score
31
+19%since 2009
from 26 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
Mexican1.6%(19)
Ancestry
German51.2%(610)
English13.9%(165)
Irish12%(143)
Norwegian10.9%(130)
Czech3.5%(42)
Italian3.3%(39)
American2.9%(35)
Danish1.5%(18)
Swedish1.2%(14)
Arab0.9%(11)
Russian0.9%(11)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(8)
Syrian0.5%(6)
French0.5%(6)
Lebanese0.4%(5)
Scottish0.4%(5)
Dutch0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24%(120)
Married60.7%(303)
Widowed3.4%(17)
Divorced11.8%(59)
Women 15+
Never married13.6%(71)
Married58.5%(306)
Widowed21.4%(112)
Divorced6.5%(34)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hyde County, South Dakota?

Hyde County, South Dakota has about 1,191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hyde County, South Dakota earns about $73,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hyde County, South Dakota expensive?

In Hyde County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $181,600, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Hyde County, South Dakota?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hyde County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.7% of people in Hyde County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hyde County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hyde County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 505 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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