Hughes County, SD Demographics
Hughes County, SD is the 12th most populous of 66 counties in South Dakota, with 17,765 residents across 742 square miles. That is about 24 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 17,765 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 742 sq mi |
| Density | 24 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Hughes County compares to the US
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Central Location: Hughes County, SD
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Hughes County, SD
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 9777 | 5,783 | 11.3 | 514 |
| Census Tract 9778 | 5,719 | 16.9 | 339 |
| Census Tract 9780 | 3,207 | 707.7 | 5 |
| Census Tract 9779 | 3,056 | 5.7 | 535 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.