Hughes County's estimated 2026 population is 17,583 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hughes County is the 12th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 17,077 and has seen a growth of 2.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 13,352 adults, (3,188 of whom are seniors) in Hughes County.
Female: 8,836 (50%)
Male: 8,828 (50%)
The racial composition of Hughes County includes 80.68% White, 10.99% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,252 | 80.68% |
| Native American | 1,941 | 10.99% |
| Two or more races | 1,149 | 6.5% |
| Other race | 197 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.05% |
Hughes County's average per capita income is $51,643. Household income levels show a median of $81,395. The poverty rate stands at 9.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,044 | - |
| Families | $104,199 | $122,282 |
| Households | $81,395 | $99,105 |
| Non Families | $43,165 | $57,919 |
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