Hughes County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46065 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,664 | — | #2,001 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,395 | +8.3% | #527 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,273 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $242,000 | -14.2% | #960 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $990 | -14.9% | #1,024 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -27.3% | #606 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hughes County has a population of 17,664, making it the #2,001 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hughes County is $81,395, ranking #527 out of 3,222 counties — 8.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.
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The median home value in Hughes County is $242,000 (-14.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $990/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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93.3% of residents in Hughes County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% above the national rate.
About Hughes County, South Dakota
Hughes County, South Dakota has a total population of 17,664, making it the 2,001st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hughes County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hughes County is $81,395, which ranks #527 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.
The median home value in Hughes County is $242,000, 14.2% below the national median. Renters in Hughes County pay a median gross rent of $990 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hughes County, 39.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.5 min.
Hughes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (10.8%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
All data for Hughes 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.