Pierre is a city located in Hughes County South Dakota. Pierre has a 2024 population of 13,821. Pierre is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,057 in 2020.
The average household income in Pierre is $85,479 with a poverty rate of 11.68%. The median age in Pierre is 39.6 years: 39 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pierre was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,706 | 82.99% |
| Native American | 1,358 | 9.63% |
| Two or more races | 807 | 5.72% |
| Other race | 139 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,092 | 2.14 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Married | 2,493 | 2.84 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 2,470 | 1.2 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Male | 610 | 2.48 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 519 | 2.83 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
70.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 245 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,177 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,315 | 23.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,069 | 10.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,905 | 29.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 0.64% |
| Some College | 2,132 | 21.52% |
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 | 8,384 | 8,225 | 2,934 |
| Native American | 767 | 638 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 491 | 483 | 307 |
| Hispanic | 319 | 291 | 69 |
| Other Race | 78 | 66 | 21 |
| Asian | 52 | 52 | 40 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,662 | $60,641 | $49,649 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,545 | $85,391 | $76,750 |
| High School Graduate | $37,077 | $41,209 | $26,984 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $6,908 | $0 | $6,579 |
| Overall | $49,105 | $53,487 | $43,197 |
| Some College | $43,395 | $48,908 | $39,097 |
$49,105
Average Earnings
$53,487
Average Male
$43,197
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.36% of Pierre residents speak only English, while 4.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,042 | 1,156 | 10.47% |
| Native | 787 | 336 | 42.69% |
| Hispanic | 500 | 21 | 4.2% |
| Multiple | 781 | 9 | 1.15% |
11.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.55%
Male Poverty Rate
10.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pierre is Native, with 42.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pierre is Multiple, with 1.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.34% |
| High School | 15.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.01% |
| Some College | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.04% |
| Female Employed | 5.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,803 | $102,244 |
| Households | $80,473 | $85,479 |
| Married Families | $106,172 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,123 | $54,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,041
Number of Veterans
995
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 323 |
| Second Gulf War | 247 |
| First Gulf War | 201 |
| Korea | 74 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 261 |
| 35 to 54 | 251 |
| 75+ | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 203 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 932 | 9.92% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 13.57% |
| Native American | 39 | 4.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
0.5%
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
65.47%
Born in Pierre
98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
98.9% of Pierre residents were born in the United States, with 65.47% having been born in South Dakota. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,526 | -59 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 13,585 | -59 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 13,644 | -59 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 13,703 | -59 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 13,762 | -59 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 13,821 | -59 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 13,880 | -82 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 13,962 | -93 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 14,055 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 14,057 | 214 | 1.55% |
| 2019 | 13,843 | -150 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 13,993 | -39 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 14,032 | 28 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 14,004 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 14,006 | -41 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 14,047 | 134 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 13,913 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 13,904 | 39 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 13,865 | 178 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 13,687 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,876 | 970 | 7.52% |
| 1990 | 12,906 | 933 | 7.79% |
| 1980 | 11,973 | 2,274 | 23.45% |
| 1970 | 9,699 | -389 | -3.86% |
| 1960 | 10,088 | 4,373 | 76.52% |
| 1950 | 5,715 | 1,393 | 32.23% |
| 1940 | 4,322 | 663 | 18.12% |
| 1930 | 3,659 | 450 | 14.02% |
| 1920 | 3,209 | -447 | -12.23% |
| 1910 | 3,656 | 456 | 14.25% |
| 1900 | 3,200 | -35 | -1.08% |
| 1890 | 3,235 | -10,291 | -76.08% |