South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,140 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,635 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,342 |
| Median Home Value | $159,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,719 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 920 (53.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 485 (28.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 314 (18.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,405 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 817 (58.1%) |
The table below compares Hand County to the other 66 counties and county equivalents in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 47 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 53 | 22nd |
| Median Household Income | # 23 | 66th |
| Per Capita Income | # 11 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 58 | 14th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
