Hand County's estimated 2026 population is 3,063 with a growth rate of -0.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hand County is the 46th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,434 and has seen a growth of -10.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hand County includes 93.69% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (93.69%)
Other race (2.96%)
Two or more races (1.41%)
Native American (1.05%)
Asian (0.53%)
Black or African American (0.36%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,853 | 93.69% |
| Other race | 90 | 2.96% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.36% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hand County's average per capita income is $44,038. Household income levels show a median of $72,054. The poverty rate stands at 6.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,674 | - |
| Families | $105,000 | $113,424 |
| Households | $72,054 | $95,268 |
| Non Families | $32,013 | $70,963 |
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