Hand County, South Dakota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Hand County, South Dakota
Hand County, South Dakota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,140
Median Age
42.5
Male Median
43.2
Female Median
41.3
Hand County, South Dakota Population Growth

Hand County, South Dakota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -7.7%%.
-7.7%% Growth
Hand County, South Dakota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Hand County, South Dakota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.5 | 3,140 |
| 2023 | 43.8 | 3,045 |
| 2022 | 44.6 | 3,075 |
| 2021 | 46.7 | 3,061 |
| 2020 | 47.8 | 3,064 |
| 2019 | 47.4 | 3,256 |
| 2018 | 47.3 | 3,301 |
| 2017 | 47.4 | 3,303 |
| 2016 | 48.2 | 3,311 |
| 2015 | 48.8 | 3,375 |
| 2014 | 48.7 | 3,344 |
| 2013 | 49.3 | 3,433 |
| 2012 | 49.3 | 3,394 |
| 2011 | 48.1 | 3,408 |
| 2010 | 48.1 | 3,402 |
Hand County, South Dakota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 18.8% |
| 18–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.0% |
| 35–54 | 19.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65+ | 24.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Hand County, South Dakota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 97.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 50.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 47.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Hand County, South Dakota
The median age in Hand County, South Dakota is 42.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Hand County, South Dakota is 3,140.
In Hand County, South Dakota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Hand County, South Dakota is becoming younger.