Hand County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hand County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46059
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 059
Geography
- Land Area
- 1436.63 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1440.22 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.546713
- Longitude
- -99.004575
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 3,112
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,320
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,067 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 1.5% |
| White | 2,958 | 95.1% |
| Black | 15 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,312 | 99.7% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.2% |
| White | 2,225 | 95.9% |
| Black | 14 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,140
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,797
- Poverty Rate
- 5.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 159
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,899 | 92.3% |
| Black | 15 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,166
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 416 | 19.2% |
| Republican | 1,515 | 69.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 47 | 2.2% |
| Other | 4 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,047 | 48.3% |
| Female | 1,094 | 50.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,853 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,462
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,242 | 67.0% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 70.0% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 75.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 713 | 68.1% |
| Female | 734 | 67.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 533 (24.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 608 (28.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,719
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $158,706
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $571
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.