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Hughes County, South Dakota, has 17,765 residents and covers 741.5 square miles. The population grew 4.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Hughes County is 46065.
Pierre is the county's largest population center. Hughes County also includes 3 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Hughes County Trends
- Population
- 17,765▴
- Median Home Value
- $221,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,194▴
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Hughes County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Hughes County Population
Hughes County had 17,765 residents in 2020. That was 4.4% higher than in 2010. Hughes County added 1,284 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 24 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Pierre, Blunt and Harrold.
Population Trend in Hughes County SD
Hughes County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Hughes County Zip Codes
Hughes County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Pierre (57501), Blunt (57522) and Harrold (57536). Pierre is the largest zip by population, with about 17,083 residents or 96% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 102% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Hughes County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57501 | Pierre | 17,083 | ▴ 4.7% |
| 57522 | Blunt | 512 | ▴ 10.6% |
| 57536 | Harrold | 510 | ▴ 8.7% |
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Hughes County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Hughes County Demographics
Hughes County has a median age of 39.3, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 24.6% of residents are under 18, while 17.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 35.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Hughes County SD
Median Age
39.3
Under 18
24.6%
Age 65+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
35.9%
Hughes County School Districts
Hughes County is served by 3 public school districts with 3,194 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Pierre 32-2, Highmore-Harrold 34-2 and Agar-Blunt-Onida 58-3. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Hughes County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre School District 32-2 | 2,749 | 86.1% | ▴ 2.3% |
| Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 | 229 | 7.2% | ▾ -6.1% |
| Agar-Blunt-Onida School District 58-3 | 216 | 6.8% | ▾ -5.7% |
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Hughes County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Hughes County Housing & Real Estate
Hughes County has a median home value of $221,100 and a median gross rent of $930. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the South Dakota median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $299,500 and homes spent about 42 days on the market.
Hughes County Housing Mix
Hughes County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Hughes County Housing Trends
Hughes County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Hughes County, SD
Hughes County has 1,006 business listings across 339 categories. The largest categories in Hughes County business listings are Public And Government Association (38, 3.8%), Community & Nonprofits (26, 2.6%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (20, 2.0%). The full Hughes County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Hughes County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Hughes County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Public And Government Association | 38 | 3.8% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 26 | 2.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 20 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 19 | 1.9% |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 | 1.6% |
| Parks & Recreation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 16 | 1.6% |
| Hotels | 14 | 1.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 1.1% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 11 | 1.1% |
Hughes County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Avantara Pierre | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Pierre |
| Spruce Apartments | Accommodation | Pierre |
| Anderson, Nill and Associates | Accountant | Pierre |
| BURN Infrared Fitness Studio | Active Life | Pierre |
| Oahe Waters Acupuncture & Healing | Acupuncture | Pierre |
| South Dakota Wheat | Agricultural Cooperatives | Pierre |
| Grossenburg Implement Inc | Agricultural Service | Pierre |
| Harrold Terminal Harrold, SD | Agriculture | Harrold |
| Agtegra Cooperative - Harrold Agronomy | Agriculture Association | Harrold |
| Pierre Regional Airport | Airport | Pierre |
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Hughes County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Hughes County Basemaps
Hughes County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Hughes County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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