Hutchinson County, SD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,300 | 912,694 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.0 | 11.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.25% | 0.79% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.5 | 35.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,944 | 358,551 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hutchinson County grew by 1.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 7,393 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hutchinson County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,599 | $72,558 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.75% | 4.77% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hutchinson County is about 3% higher than in South Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $300,000 | $98,153 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $714 | $912 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 68.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hutchinson County is about 35.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $714 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hutchinson County spend about 24 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 102 hours, about 4.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.2 | 15.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.4 | 30.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 102 | 128 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,150 | $3,961 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,074 | 2,777 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 182 | 353 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
South Dakota:
Jones County (6.4 min), Jackson County (7.5 min), Bennett County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
McCook County (26.4 min), Ziebach County (25.1 min), Turner County (25.1 min).
The average commute time in Hutchinson County is 12 minutes, shorter than the 15 minutes in South Dakota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hutchinson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
South Dakota:
Clay County (0.4), Lincoln County (0.3), Stanley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Buffalo County (0.1), Mellette County (0.2), Oglala Lakota County (0.2).
Health
Hutchinson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Hutchinson County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
South Dakota:
Brookings County (0.8), Lincoln County (0.8), Clay County (0.8).
Lowest:
Todd County (0.7), Buffalo County (0.7), Mellette County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Hutchinson County, South Dakota?
The population of Hutchinson County, South Dakota is 7,300, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hutchinson County, South Dakota?
The population density of Hutchinson County, South Dakota is 9.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hutchinson County, South Dakota?
The median household income in Hutchinson County, South Dakota is $74,599, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hutchinson County, South Dakota?
The median home price in Hutchinson County, South Dakota is $300,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hutchinson County, South Dakota?
The unemployment rate in Hutchinson County, South Dakota is 2.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.