County · South Dakota
Hutchinson County, South Dakota
Hutchinson County, South Dakota. Hutchinson County had 7,413 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. It holds 36 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 23 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 46067.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,413
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,427 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,404
Median household income
$73,977
±$8,995 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$163,000
±$10,216 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$727
±$64 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Hutchinson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,427 residents in Hutchinson County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,413 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,404 over 813 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,404 | 907,428 | +96 |
| Households | 2,908±72 | 365,544 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.06 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,236±41 | 408,584 | −167 |
Hutchinson County's population since 2000
From 8,075 in 2000 to 7,413 in 2025: down 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson County holds 36 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Parkston with 1,540 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Parkston | 1,567 | $70,139 |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman | 1,329 | $57,440 |
| Menno | 614 | $65,833 |
| Tripp | 575 | $59,167 |
| Sweet TownshipGEOID 4606762620 | 365 | $113,333 |
| Wittenberg TownshipGEOID 4606772420 | 286 | $223,636 |
| Foster Township, Hutchinson CountyGEOID 4606722420 | 266 | not published |
| Maxwell ColonyGEOID 4641420 | 254 | not published |
| Wolf Creek TownshipGEOID 4606772460 | 228 | not published |
| Valley Township, Hutchinson CountyGEOID 4606766140 | 168 | $96,023 |
| Susquehanna TownshipGEOID 4606762500 | 168 | $133,000 |
| Tschetter ColonyGEOID 4664260 | 165 | not published |
| Liberty Township, Hutchinson CountyGEOID 4606736940 | 142 | not published |
| DimockGEOID 4616620 | 137 | $92,500 |
| Molan TownshipGEOID 4606743260 | 130 | $141,563 |
| Starr TownshipGEOID 4606761420 | 128 | not published |
| Grandview Township, Hutchinson CountyGEOID 4606725420 | 127 | $178,750 |
| Cross Plains TownshipGEOID 4606714780 | 127 | $151,513 |
| Kaylor TownshipGEOID 4606733420 | 117 | not published |
| Old Elm Spring ColonyGEOID 4646770 | 114 | not published |
| Milltown TownshipGEOID 4606742660 | 104 | $97,750 |
| Kassel TownshipGEOID 4606733340 | 102 | $75,625 |
| New Elm Spring ColonyGEOID 4644900 | 100 | not published |
| Fair TownshipGEOID 4606720300 | 100 | not published |
| German TownshipGEOID 4606724140 | 96 | not published |
| Kulm TownshipGEOID 4606734420 | 88 | $111,500 |
| Capital TownshipGEOID 4606709700 | 86 | not published |
| Silver Lake TownshipGEOID 4606758860 | 84 | not published |
| Clayton TownshipGEOID 4606712460 | 71 | $61,771 |
| OlivetGEOID 4646900 | 64 | $60,417 |
| Sharon TownshipGEOID 4606758340 | 63 | $128,618 |
| Pleasant Township, Hutchinson CountyGEOID 4606750420 | 55 | not published |
| Oak Hollow TownshipGEOID 4606746300 | 40 | $168,611 |
| KaylorGEOID 4633380 | 30 | not published |
| MilltownGEOID 4642620 | 8 | not published |
| Wolf Creek ColonyGEOID 4672500 | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hutchinson County?
The median resident of Hutchinson County is 42.1 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.1%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±0.9 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8%±0.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 4.8% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±2.6 pts | 79.8% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±2.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0%±1.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±1.4 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.8%±3.9 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Hutchinson County earn?
Half of Hutchinson County's 2,908 households earn less than $73,977 a year (±$8,995), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $70,259 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,977±$8,995 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,565±$6,501 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,153±$2,250 | $40,550 | +$3,620 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±3.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5%±9.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±2.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±2.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 Hutchinson County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Hutchinson County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,000 by its owner (±$10,216). The median renter pays $727 a month including utilities, and 18.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,000±$10,216 | $257,400 | +$47,192 |
| Median gross rent | $727±$64 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.2%±6.3 pts | 30.4% | −11.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,263±$110 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±3.1 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,236±41 | 408,584 | −167 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.3%±2.3 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.6%±3.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
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 Hutchinson County building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units across Hutchinson County in 2025 (20 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hutchinson County get to work?
78.7% of Hutchinson County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.6%.
| Measure | Hutchinson County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.6%±2.2 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±4.1 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±1.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±4.0 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.2 min±1.5 | 17.8 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 are Hutchinson County's census tracts?
Hutchinson County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $71,786 (Tract 9687) to $76,667 (Tract 9688).
| Tract 968646067968600 | 3,164±198 | $75,469 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 968746067968700 | 2,549±171 | $71,786 |
| Tract 968846067968800 | 1,691±163 | $76,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hutchinson County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 42nd of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 66 |
| Median household income | 26th of 66 |
| Median home value | 38th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 66 |
| Median age | 26th of 66 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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