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Hand County

State:
South Dakota
County Seat:

Hand County's estimated 2025 population is 3,097 with a growth rate of -0.16% 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 -9.81% since that time.

3,097
Total Population
2
Population Density (mi²)
46
Population Rank (State)
-5 -0.16%
Annual Population Growth

Hand County Population

Hand County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,85393.69%
Other race902.96%
Two or more races431.41%
Native American321.05%
Asian160.53%
Black or African American110.36%

Hand County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$109,674-
Families$105,000$113,424
Households$72,054$95,268
Non Families$32,013$70,963

$44,038

Average Income

$72,054

Median Household Income

6.61%

Poverty Rate