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Stanley County, South Dakota, has 2,980 residents and covers 1,444.4 square miles. The population grew 0.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Stanley County is 46117.
Fort Pierre is the county's largest population center. Stanley County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 14 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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Stanley County Trends
- Population
- 2,980▴
- Median Home Value
- $169,900▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 432▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Stanley 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.
Stanley County Population
Stanley County had 2,980 residents in 2020. That was 0.5% higher than in 2010. Stanley County added 208 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Fort Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Population Trend in Stanley County SD
Stanley County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Stanley County Zip Codes
Stanley County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Fort Pierre (57532) and Fort Pierre (57537). Fort Pierre is the largest zip by population, with about 2,832 residents or 95% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 98% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Stanley County SD
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57532 | Fort Pierre | 2,832 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 57537 | Fort Pierre | 99 | ▴ 19.3% |
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Stanley County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Stanley County Demographics
Stanley County has a median age of 43.7, which makes the county a little older than South Dakota overall. About 21.5% of residents are under 18, while 22.4% 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 27% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25.4% 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 Stanley County SD
Median Age
43.7
Under 18
21.5%
Age 65+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
25.4%
Stanley County School Districts
Stanley County is served by 1 public school district with 432 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Stanley County SD
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley County School District 57-1 | 432 | 100% | ▴ 3.3% |
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Stanley County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Stanley County Housing & Real Estate
Stanley County has a median home value of $169,900 and a median gross rent of $896. About 79% 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 below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $467,200 and homes spent about 166 days on the market.
Stanley County Housing Mix
Stanley County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Stanley County Housing Trends
Stanley County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Stanley County, SD
Stanley County has 216 business listings across 134 categories. The largest categories in Stanley County business listings are River (10, 4.6%), Landmark And Historical Building (6, 2.8%), and Convenience Stores (6, 2.8%). The full Stanley County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Stanley County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Stanley County, SD
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| River | 10 | 4.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 6 | 2.8% |
| Convenience Stores | 6 | 2.8% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 5 | 2.3% |
| Contractors | 5 | 2.3% |
| Hotels | 5 | 2.3% |
| Gas Stations | 4 | 1.9% |
| Auto Repair | 3 | 1.4% |
| Elementary School | 3 | 1.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 3 | 1.4% |
Stanley County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Casey Tibbs Arena | Active Life | Fort Pierre |
| Sioux Nation, LLC | Agriculture | Fort Pierre |
| Hayes Emergency Airstrip | Airport | Hayes |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | American Restaurants | Fort Pierre |
| Lake Sharpe Pet Resort | Animal Shelters | Fort Pierre |
| CoinFlip Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Fort Pierre |
| Fort Pierre Livestock Auction | Auction House | Fort Pierre |
| Parkview Auditorium | Auditorium | Fort Pierre |
| Hunsley Auto Body | Auto Body Shop | Fort Pierre |
| Catlins Car Clinic | Auto Repair | Fort Pierre |
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Stanley County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Stanley County Basemaps
Stanley 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.
Get the Full Stanley County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Stanley 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
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Stanley County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.