Hand County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,063, reflecting a -0.55% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Hand County is the 46th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,434 and has grown -10.8% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 2,346 adults, (759 of whom are seniors) in Hand County.
Female: 1,525 (48.6%)
Male: 1,615 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Hand County includes 92.32% White, 3.31% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,899 | 92.32% |
| Other race | 104 | 3.31% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 45 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Hand County 's average per capita income is $46,520. Household income levels show a median of $74,635. The poverty rate stands at 5.15%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,771 | - |
| Families | $104,219 | $119,367 |
| Households | $74,635 | $101,745 |
| Non Families | $38,571 | $75,010 |
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