Huron Population

1880–2026

14,681

2026 projection

2.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Huron. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202614,681+740.51%
202514,607+450.31%
202414,562+1601.11%
202314,402+130.09%
202214,389+1130.79%
202114,276+130.09%
202014,263+1751.24%
201914,088+1831.32%
201813,905+120.09%
201713,893+2641.94%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Huron is growing about as fast as Beadle County, and slower than South Dakota and the U.S.

  • South Dakota+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Huron+2.4%
  • Beadle County+2.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Huron Demographics

36.1median age

Median age

Female37 yrs
Male34.2 yrs

Adults

10,259
2,507 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults7,752 other adults

Sex

Female 49.8% · 7,157Male 50.2% · 7,228

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 144 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Huron Income

$61,452median household income

Median household income

$61,452

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,136

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.1%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Huron Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%56%51%
Never married27%29%24%
Divorced11%11%12%
Widowed7%3%12%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201