Hughes County, SD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$78,981
Per Capita Income
$38,880
Poverty Rate
9.2%
SNAP Recipients
6.5%
Gini Index
0.394
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K10.8%
$25K–$50K18.9%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K18.2%
$100K–$150K18.3%
$150K–$200K10.2%
$200K+6.1%
The median household income in Hughes County, SD is $78,981 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $38,880. 9.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 6.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.394 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).