Hutchinson County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 7,404 #2,705 / 3,222
16th
Median Household Income $73,977 -1.6% #919 / 3,222
71th
Median Age 42.1 years +8.2% #1,472 / 3,222
54th
Median Home Value $163,000 -42.2% #1,962 / 3,222
39th
Median Gross Rent $727 -37.5% #2,606 / 3,222
19th
Poverty Rate 12.2% -3.5% #1,312 / 3,222
59th

Demographics

Hutchinson County has a population of 7,404, making it the #2,705 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Hutchinson County is $73,977, ranking #919 out of 3,222 counties — 1.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.

Median Household Income
$73,977 −1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #919 of 3,222
71th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,153 −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #929 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.2% −3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,312 of 3,222
59th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.6% −68.9% vs nat'l
Rank #199 of 3,222
94th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.8% −14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #849 of 3,222
74th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.4 min −29.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,886 of 3,222
10th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Hutchinson County is $163,000 (-42.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $727/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.

Median Home Value
$163,000 −42.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,962 of 3,222
39th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$727 −37.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,606 of 3,222
19th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.3% +20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,096 of 3,222
66th percentile
77.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.9% of residents in Hutchinson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.

94.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.9% +3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #667 of 3,222
79th percentile

About Hutchinson County, South Dakota

Hutchinson County, South Dakota has a total population of 7,404, making it the 2,705th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hutchinson County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Hutchinson County is $73,977, which ranks #919 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.

The median home value in Hutchinson County is $163,000, 42.2% below the national median. Renters in Hutchinson County pay a median gross rent of $727 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Hutchinson County, 28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.

Hutchinson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%).

All data for Hutchinson 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.