Hughes County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hughes County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46065
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 065
Geography
- Land Area
- 741.53 sq mi
- Water Area
- 59.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 800.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.384452
- Longitude
- -99.975684
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,614
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,304
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,064 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 551 | 3.1% |
| White | 14,291 | 81.1% |
| Black | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,900 | 10.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,004 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 2.3% |
| White | 11,254 | 84.6% |
| Black | 66 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,592 | 12.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,664
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $83,217
- Poverty Rate
- 8.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,539
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,252 | 80.7% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,948
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,064 | 18.9% |
| Republican | 6,805 | 62.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 664 | 6.1% |
| Other | 8 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,203 | 47.5% |
| Female | 5,664 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,099 | 83.1% |
| Hispanic | 194 | 1.8% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,397
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 67.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,230 | 68.5% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 46.4% |
| Black | 2 | 20.0% |
| Asian | 41 | 51.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,532 | 67.9% |
| Female | 3,821 | 67.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,349 (19.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,806 (39.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,997
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $247,152
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,060
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.7%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.