Hand County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,140 | — | #3,029 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,635 | -0.7% | #862 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,355 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,300 | -43.5% | #2,042 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $587 | -49.5% | #3,072 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | -59.1% | #53 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hand County has a population of 3,140, making it the #3,029 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hand County is $74,635, ranking #862 out of 3,222 counties — 0.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 5.2% and unemployment stands at 0.8%.
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The median home value in Hand County is $159,300 (-43.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $587/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.5%.
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95.0% of residents in Hand County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Hand County, South Dakota
Hand County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,140, making it the 3,029th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hand County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hand County is $74,635, which ranks #862 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8%.
The median home value in Hand County is $159,300, 43.5% below the national median. Renters in Hand County pay a median gross rent of $587 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hand County, 28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.5 min.
Hand County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.1%) and Other (non-Hispanic) (2.0%).
All data for Hand County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.