Hand County's estimated 2026 population is 3,124 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hand County is the 46th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,434 and has seen a growth of -9.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 2,346 adults, (759 of whom are seniors) in Hand County.
Female: 1,525 (48.6%)
Male: 1,615 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Hand County includes 92.32% White, 3.31% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,899 | 92.32% |
| Other race | 104 | 3.31% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 45 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Hand County's average per capita income is $46,520. Household income levels show a median of $74,635. The poverty rate stands at 5.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,771 | - |
| Families | $104,219 | $119,367 |
| Households | $74,635 | $101,745 |
| Non Families | $38,571 | $75,010 |
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