CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9778
South Dakota · Hughes County · 5,404 residents · 16.853 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent burden in SD#283 US0.0%#29lowest short commute in SD#769 US12.2 min#31lowest low poverty in SD4.4%#50highest population in SD5,404TRACT SHAPE · Hughes County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 9778 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,412. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $204,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,404
−4%since 2020
from 5,635 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 334 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2020
from 38.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,412
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,718 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,812
+41%since 2020
from $30,262 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+16%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Construction4.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Other services4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Public administration2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Retail trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$204,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $168,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $836 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(4,398)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(297)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.6%(936)
Diversity Score45.1%(2,539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(4,615)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(91)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other12.4%(672)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,722)
Diversity Score
32
−29%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
12.2 min
−4%since 2020
from 12.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,404 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $84,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $204,100, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Hughes CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024