Hughes County, South Dakota
Hughes County is home to 17,664 people. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the South Dakota rate (11.9%). The median household income is $81,395.
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| Measure | Value | South Dakota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,664 | 907,428 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $81,395 | $75,081 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.2% | 11.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 8.1% | 14.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.7% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 31.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $242,000 | $257,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $990 | $946 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 35.7% | 39.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.