Hughes County, SD — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
17,732
Male
8,858
50.0%
Female
8,874
50.0%
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
1.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher24.9%
High School or Higher43.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
2.7%
Married
40.2%
Hughes County, SD has a population of 17,732 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 81.2% of the population. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.1% of residents are foreign-born.