Hand County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 3,102 with a growth rate of -0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hand County, South Dakota is the 46th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,434 and has seen a growth of -9.67% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,077 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 3,082 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 3,087 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 3,092 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 3,097 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 3,102 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 3,107 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,112 | 33 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 3,079 | -61 | -1.94% |
| 2020 | 3,140 | -30 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 3,170 | -64 | -1.98% |
| 2018 | 3,234 | -39 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 3,273 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 3,275 | -30 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 3,305 | -35 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 3,340 | -35 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 3,375 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,377 | -58 | -1.69% |
| 2011 | 3,435 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,434 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,272 | -676 | -13.66% |
| 1980 | 4,948 | -935 | -15.89% |
| 1970 | 5,883 | -829 | -12.35% |
| 1960 | 6,712 | -437 | -6.11% |
| 1950 | 7,149 | -17 | -0.24% |
| 1940 | 7,166 | -2,319 | -24.45% |
| 1930 | 9,485 | 707 | 8.05% |
| 1920 | 8,778 | 908 | 11.54% |
| 1910 | 7,870 | 3,345 | 73.92% |
| 1900 | 4,525 | -2,021 | -30.87% |
| 1890 | 6,546 | 6,393 | 4178.43% |
| 1880 | 153 | -2,924 | -95.03% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,897 | 94.21% |
| Other race | 153 | 4.98% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.23% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,386 | 2.17 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Married | 755 | 2.84 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 534 | 1.12 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 80 | 2.83 | 73.8 | 26.3 |
| Male | 17 | 1.94 | 100 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
69.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 2.26% |
| Associates Degree | 405 | 19.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 427 | 20.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 5.23% |
| High School Graduate | 616 | 29.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 4.66% |
| Some College | 417 | 19.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,011 | 1,906 | 509 |
| Hispanic | 86 | 46 | 23 |
| Other Race | 55 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Native American | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,750 | $73,676 | $39,779 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,000 | $42,344 | $52,917 |
| High School Graduate | $34,792 | $52,500 | $15,769 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,568 | $66,108 | $38,021 |
| Overall | $44,297 | $62,750 | $32,969 |
| Some College | $42,120 | $52,039 | $34,167 |
$44,297
Average Earnings
$62,750
Average Male
$32,969
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.41% of Hand County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 4.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,791 | 225 | 8.06% |
| Native | 7 | 7 | 100% |
7.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.63%
Male Poverty Rate
7.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hand County, South Dakota is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hand County, South Dakota is White, with 8.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| Some College | 8.47% |
| High School | 8.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.05% |
| Male Employed | 5.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,000 | $106,885 |
| Households | $72,857 | $90,889 |
| Married Families | $103,466 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,474 | $64,833 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 5.69% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 9.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.24%
Born in Hand County, South Dakota
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
1.53%
Non Citizen
0.03%
Naturalized
98.44% of Hand County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 81.24% having been born in South Dakota. 1.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.