City · South Dakota
Huron, South Dakota
Huron, city, in Beadle County, South Dakota. Huron had 14,607 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,263 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,385 (±34). GEOID 4631060.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,607
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,263 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,385 ±34
Median household income
$61,452
±$11,462 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$159,000
±$16,590 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$888
±$59 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Huron and what county is it in?
Huron is a city in Beadle County, South Dakota. It covers 9.7 square miles of land, 1,466 residents per square mile in 2020.
Huron is in the Huron, SD micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Huron, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,607 people lived in Huron on July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 14,263 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,385 (±34).
| Measure | Huron | Beadle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,385 ±34 | 19,309 | +1,103 |
| Households | 5,584 ±215 | 7,536 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.09 | 2.48 | +0.16 |
| Housing units | 6,220 ±135 | 8,474 | no clear change |
Huron's population since 2000
From 11,893 in 2000 to 14,607 in 2025: up 22.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Huron as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Huron?
The median resident of Huron is 36.1 years old; 28.7% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.8%. 16.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Huron | Beadle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±1.9 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.7% ±1.1 pts | 28.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4% ±1.5 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 50.2% ±1.8 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.8% ±0.9 pts | 14.9% | +6.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.8% ±1.6 pts | 68.1% | −10.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±2.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.0% ±2.9 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.9% ±4.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±3.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.2% ±3.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.0% ±3.5 pts | 27.2% | +8.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±2.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±3.4 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Huron earn?
Half of Huron's 5,584 households earn less than $61,452 a year (±$11,462), against $67,681 in Beadle County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $56,742 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Huron | Beadle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,452 ±$11,462 | $67,681 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,713 ±$9,197 | $86,374 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,193 ±$3,683 | $33,964 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1% ±4.4 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3% ±8.4 pts | 14.4% | −13.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6% ±4.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±2.2 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±2.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Huron?
Owners occupy 68.3% of Huron's occupied homes and renters 31.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,000 by its owner (±$16,590). The median renter pays $888 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Huron | Beadle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,000 ±$16,590 | $175,100 | +$45,899 |
| Median gross rent | $888 ±$59 | $879 | +$135 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±9.6 pts | 33.6% | +11.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,320 ±$96 | $1,414 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.3% ±4.6 pts | 72.9% | +10.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.7% ±4.6 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Housing units | 6,220 ±135 | 8,474 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±4.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7% ±4.2 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% ±3.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% ±3.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.7% ±3.9 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.2% ±3.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Huron building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units in Huron in 2025 (9 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.7 across South Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Huron work and get to work?
74.9% of Huron's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Huron | Beadle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.4% ±2.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±4.7 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±4.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 6.2% | +3.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.9 min ±1.1 | 13.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Huron?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Huron, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $50,799 (Tract 9570) to $80,174 (Tract 9571).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9570Beadle County | 6,282 | $50,799 |
| Tract 9571Beadle County | 4,081 | $80,174 |
| Tract 9569Beadle County | 3,044 | $66,641 |
| Tract 9568Beadle County | 1,729 | $54,531 |
| Tract 9566Beadle County | 1,973 | $76,458 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Huron) · Census block assignment files
How does Huron compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Huron is the 2,446th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Huron ranks 57th of 82 places in South Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 310 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 28th | 73 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th | 84 |
| Median household income | 57th | 82 |
| Per capita income | 68th | 83 |
| Median home value | 59th | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 72 |
| Poverty rate | 15th | 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th | 81 |
| Median age | 59th | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47th | 84 |
| Work from home | 34th | 44 |
| Travel time to work | 70th | 84 |
Huron's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Huron with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Huron?
6 of the 57 figures for Huron on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Huron are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Huron.