Pierre, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
13,908
Unemployment
2.0%
Poverty
14.8%
Median Home
$180,800
Median Income
$68,263
Median Rent
$732
Pierre SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Pierre, SD Crime Report
541
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,895.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
66.05%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pierre / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 541 | 3,895.4 | 2,458.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 128 | 921.7 | 501.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 14.4 | 30.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 108 | 777.6 | 399.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 413 | 2,973.8 | 1,956.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 56 | 403.2 | 340.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 319 | 2,296.9 | 1,357.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 273.6 | 259.3 | 246.0 |
Pierre, SD Cost Of Living
89
Pierre's Overall Cost Of Living
Pierre's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Pierre | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 88 | 100 | |
Pierre, SD Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Alanscottwalker | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Alanscottwalker | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Pierre in South Dakota
Map Of Pierre, SD
Best Places Around Pierre
1
Fort Pierre, SD
Population 2,487
Population over time in Pierre
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,908 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 13,988 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 13,974 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 13,959 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 13,938 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 13,885 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 13,803 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 13,687 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 13,659 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 13,604 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pierre
| Race | Pierre | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.1% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 10.7% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Pierre
| Gender | Pierre | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pierre for adults over 25
| Education | Pierre | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Pierre, South Dakota
| Income | Pierre | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.5% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
