Hutchinson County, South Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Hutchinson County, South Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. The estimated population of Hutchinson County, South Dakota is 7,412 people, with a median age of 42.

We can look at the total population in Hutchinson County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,412
+1.42%
+1.86%
2020
7,308
 0% -
2019
7,308
 -0.1% -
2018
7,315
+0.52%
-
2017
7,277
 - -

Population of Hutchinson County, South Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.4%
95.1%
 -3.89%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Native
0.6%
1.4%
 -57.14%
Hispanic
2.6%
1.9%
 +36.84%
Asian
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
0.9%
 +444.44%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Hutchinson County, South Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 -2.1% 41.7 -0.24% 42.5 -5.35%
2020 42.9 -0.23% 41.8 -1.18% 44.9 +0.9%
2019 43 -1.83% 42.3 -0.47% 44.5 -1.55%
2018 43.8 -1.13% 42.5 -0.7% 45.2 -2.16%
2017 44.3 - 42.8 - 46.2 -

The median age of Hutchinson County, South Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 485 +29.02% 507 +4.6% 640 530
10 to 19 429 1.13% 449 +14.61% 429 503
20 to 29 445 -27.81% 308 +25.45% 330 355
30 to 39 346 +6.27% 360 +1.71% 368 366
40 to 49 399 +4.01% 349 +8.4% 415 378
50 to 59 561 -12.62% 452 -2.59% 493 440
60 to 69 398 +28.7% 468 +10.35% 525 517
70+ 553 -14.91% 768 -16.58% 475 648

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Hutchinson County, South Dakota is $62,448.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Hutchinson County.

  • Under 25
    $57,596.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,684.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,739.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,599.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Hutchinson County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Hutchinson County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Hutchinson County, South Dakota is currently $80,281.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.29% of households in Hutchinson County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Hutchinson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.29%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Hutchinson County is $32,338.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Hutchinson County by the total population of Hutchinson County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Hutchinson County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.51%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.58%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Hutchinson County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Hutchinson County over the age of 16 is 5,640.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Hutchinson County is 66.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 330 64.20% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 345 98.00% 1.80%
25 to 29 years 340 87.60% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 349 92.30% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 764 93.30% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 806 89.60% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 541 77.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 507 74.80% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 821 40.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 837 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Hutchinson County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,431 67.10% 1.60%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 31.40% 18.20%
Asian 27 77.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 24 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 123 72.40% 6.70%
Hispanic or Latino 75 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,413 66.90% 1.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Hutchinson County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Hutchinson County is 3,721, with median earnings of $38,996.00.

Women in Hutchinson County, South Dakota earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,721 $38,996.00
Male 1,907 $46,611.00
Female 1,814 $31,913.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 668 $53,333.00
Business and Financial 82 $54,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $80,455.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $60,536.00
Community and Social Service 60 $35,625.00
Legal 22 $27,500.00
Educational and Library 182 $40,595.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $34,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 326 $50,417.00
Healthcare Support 148 $27,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 22 $54,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 176 $10,962.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 136 $4,333.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $8,750.00
Sales 266 $41,042.00
Office and Administrative Support 454 $30,268.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 177 $31,339.00
Construction and Extraction 135 $42,457.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 164 $51,250.00
Production 186 $41,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 237 $44,417.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 495 $54,574.00 173 $39,145.00
Business and Financial 43 $80,417.00 39 $42,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $0.00 12 $61,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 22 $52,292.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $24,063.00 37 $36,563.00
Legal 12 $21,250.00 10 $36,250.00
Educational and Library 36 $45,000.00 146 $32,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 17 $34,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $131,750.00 273 $48,533.00
Healthcare Support 21 $52,813.00 127 $27,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $15,913.00 119 $7,204.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 54 $4,000.00 82 $4,400.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 88 $7,500.00
Sales 156 $51,310.00 110 $26,154.00
Office and Administrative Support 84 $30,417.00 370 $30,156.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 131 $38,958.00 46 $3,125.00
Construction and Extraction 116 $42,391.00 19 $45,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 146 $60,625.00 18 $0.00
Production 133 $47,303.00 53 $33,199.00
Transportation and Material Moving 221 $44,083.00 16 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,912 households in Hutchinson County, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,918 families in Hutchinson County with an average family size of 3.13 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,646 61 211 994
Average Household Size 3.04 2.95 4.27 1.11
Total Families 1,646 61 211 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.84 3.88 0

Poverty

Of the 1,918 families in Hutchinson County, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Hutchinson County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,233 housing units in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,912 90.07%
Vacant 321 9.93%

17.97% of the total 3,233 housing units in Hutchinson County are rental units. This is approximately 581 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,236 are occupied by the owner - or 69.16% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Hutchinson County is $612.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Hutchinson County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    95
  • Less than $500
    191
  • $500 to $999
    330
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    49
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    11

Property Value

The median value of a property in Hutchinson County is $119,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Hutchinson County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    380
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    529
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    365
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    302
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    345
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    215
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    93
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Hutchinson County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Hutchinson County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    959
  • 1940 to 1949
    239
  • 1950 to 1959
    471
  • 1960 to 1969
    382
  • 1970 to 1979
    581
  • 1980 to 1989
    142
  • 1990 to 1999
    176
  • 2000 to 2009
    180
  • 2010 to 2013
    94
  • 2014 or later
    9

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Hutchinson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    147
  • 1 vehicle available
    592
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,005
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,168

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Hutchinson County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Hutchinson County that commute to work in a particular way.

18 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Hutchinson County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    729
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    767
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    349
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    434
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    128
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    205
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    62
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    208
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    114
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Hutchinson County, South Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Hutchinson County, South Dakota

We have data for 25 places in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.