Hanson County Summary

Life in Hanson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hanson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hanson County:

  • The population in Hanson County is 3,443.

  • The median home value in Hanson County is $228,801.

  • The median income in Hanson County is $86,827.

  • The median rent in Hanson County is $810.

  • The unemployment rate in Hanson County is 2.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Hanson County is 6.0%.

  • The average high in Hanson County is 67.0° and there are 59.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hanson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hanson County

Alexandria, SD Population 839

Emery, SD Population 492

Fulton, SD Population 80

Aldora , SD Population 62

Map Of Hanson County

Hanson County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Hanson County is 67.0°.

  • There are 69.34 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 59.4 inches of rain each year with 11.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:38 hours of sun each day in Hanson County.

StatHanson County
Mean High67.0
Nice Days69.34
Rainfall59.4
Snowfall11.9
Sunny_hours5:38
67.0°
Average High
59.4
Inches of Rain

Hanson County Demographics

Population over time in Hanson County

The current population in Hanson County is 3,443. The population has increased 0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,429 0.2%
2021 3,423 0.7%
2020 3,399 -

Gender in Hanson County

  • Hanson County is 48.7% female with 1,678 female residents.

  • Hanson County is 51.3% male with 1,764 male residents.

Female
48.7% (1,678)
Male
51.3% (1,764)
Gender Hanson County SD USA
Female 48.7% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.3% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Hanson County

Hanson County is:

  • 93.3% White with 3,214 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 6.6% Two Or More with 228 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.0% Hispanic with 1 Hispanic residents.

White
93.3% (3,214)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
6.6% (228)
Hispanic
0.0% (1)

Table: Hanson County By Race

Race Hanson County SD USA
White 93.3% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.0% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.6% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.0% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Hanson County, South Dakota

  • 1.4% of households in Hanson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Hanson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Hanson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Hanson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Hanson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Hanson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Hanson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 27.8% of households in Hanson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Hanson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Hanson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.4% (49)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (84)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.4% (186)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.3% (115)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (463)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (603)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.3% (594)
$100,000 to $149,999
27.8% (955)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (230)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (158)
Income Hanson County SD USA
Less than $10,000 1.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.3% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.3% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 27.8% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hanson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Hanson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Hanson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Hanson County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Hanson County completed some college.

  • 21.0% of adults in Hanson County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Hanson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hanson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hanson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hanson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (103)
9-12th Grade
2% (68)
High School / GED
34% (1,170)
Some College
18% (619)
Associate's Degree
21% (723)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (550)
Master's Degree
5% (172)
Professional Degree
1% (34)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hanson County SD USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 5% 6%
High School / GED 34% 30% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 21% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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