Hughes County's estimated 2026 population is 17,344 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hughes County is the 13th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 17,077 and has seen a growth of 1.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hughes County includes 81.18% White, 11.44% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (81.18%)
Native American (11.44%)
Two or more races (5.54%)
Other race (1.04%)
Asian (0.77%)
Black or African American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,395 | 81.18% |
| Native American | 2,028 | 11.44% |
| Two or more races | 983 | 5.54% |
| Other race | 185 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hughes County's average per capita income is $50,051. Household income levels show a median of $78,981. The poverty rate stands at 9.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,806 | - |
| Families | $94,620 | $111,936 |
| Households | $78,981 | $93,294 |
| Non Families | $44,700 | $56,714 |
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