Hutchinson County, South Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in South Dakota

The population of Hutchinson County, South Dakota is 7,393 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $74,459, the median home value is $160,500, and the median age is 41.6.

The population of Hutchinson County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (7,339 → 7,416), a +0.07% annualized rate.

Hutchinson County within South Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

7,393

Population

+0.07%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$74,459

Median Income

$160,500

Median Home Value

Hutchinson County covers 813 sq mi of land at 9.1 people per square mile.

About Hutchinson County, SD

Hutchinson County is a county in South Dakota with a population of 7,393. It ranks #24 among counties in South Dakota by population. The median age is 41.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Hutchinson County is $74,459, near the US median of $74,580. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $160,500, with monthly rent averaging $714. The homeownership rate of 78.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hutchinson County reflects 25.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.5 minutes each way.

Hutchinson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hutchinson County had a population of 7,339 in 2010 and 7,416 in 2024, a 1.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,425 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.08%.

7,416

Population (2024)

7,339

Population (2010)

7,425

Peak (2020)

0.08%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	7,339	-	-	estimate
2011	7,249	-90	-1.23%	estimate
2012	7,257	+8	+0.11%	estimate
2013	7,192	-65	-0.90%	estimate
2014	7,229	+37	+0.51%	estimate
2015	7,270	+41	+0.57%	estimate
2016	7,331	+61	+0.84%	estimate
2017	7,347	+16	+0.22%	estimate
2018	7,292	-55	-0.75%	estimate
2019	7,287	-5	-0.07%	estimate
2020	7,425	+138	+1.89%	estimate
2021	7,379	-46	-0.62%	estimate
2022	7,375	-4	-0.05%	estimate
2023	7,423	+48	+0.65%	estimate
2024	7,416	-7	-0.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.6%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.6

Median Age

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Male

21.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.0%

5–9

7.8%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

9.8%

35–44

10.9%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

4.9%

85+

5.2%

Children (under 15): 22.2% · Seniors (65+): 21.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$74,459+$2,038 vs state
Mean household income	$93,830
Per-capita income	$38,061
Poverty rate	3.7%-3.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.3%
Employment-to-population	64.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.2%

Agriculture

17.5%

Manufacturing

10.8%

Construction

6.4%

Education & health care

6.1%

Retail trade

4.3%

Finance & real estate

3.8%

Information

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Hutchinson County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

4.6%

Carpool

80.5%

Public transit

8.2%

Work from home

17.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$160,500$-76,300 vs state

Median home value

$714

Median rent

78.3%

Homeownership rate

3,227

Total housing units

91.2%

Occupied

8.8%

Vacant

21.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.8%

With health insurance

87.6%

With broadband internet

19.0%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

12.7%

With a disability

94.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

25.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutchinson County, South Dakota has a population of 7,393 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 9 people per square mile.

The population of Hutchinson County has grown 1.0% since 2010 (7,339 → 7,416), a +0.07% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hutchinson County, South Dakota is $74,459, with mean (average) household income of $93,830 and per-capita income of $38,061. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hutchinson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hutchinson County, South Dakota is 41.6 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.

The median home value in Hutchinson County is $160,500 and median monthly rent is $714. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,227 total housing units, 8.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hutchinson County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Hutchinson County, South Dakota, with a population of 197,642.