South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,664 (100%) |
| Population Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 33 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $81,395 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,202 |
| Median Home Value | $242,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 7,997 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,221 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,032 (25.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 744 (9.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,253 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 4,423 (61.0%) |
The table below compares Hughes 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 | # 12 | 83rd |
| Population Density | # 11 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 10 | 86th |
| Per Capita Income | # 20 | 71st |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 77th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
