Hughes County, South Dakota
Hughes County: County in Oklahoma, United States
About
Hughes County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,022 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,336 inhabitants. Its county seat is Holdenville. The county was created 117 years ago in 1907.
Quick Facts about Hughes County
| Population : | 17,336 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Dakota (United States) |
| Different from : | Hughes County |
| Area : | 2110 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.7% |
| Named for : | William C. Hughes |
| Altitude : | 1,650 feet / 503 meters |
| Capital : | Holdenville |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1907 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:49:49 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hughes County is located at 44°23'21"N 99°59'46"W (44.3890300, -99.9960500). It has 5 neighbors: Coal County, Okfuskee County, Pittsburg County, Pontotoc County and Seminole County.
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The largest city of Hughes County is Pierre with a population of 13,708. Other cities include and Blunt population 352. See all Hughes County cities & populated places.
Hughes County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hughes County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre | 13,708 | Capital city of South Dakota and county seat of Hughes County |
| Blunt | 352 | City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States |
| Harrold | 128 | Town of the United States |
| Alto | 69 | Township in Roberts County, South Dakota |
Hughes County has 5 neighbours.
- Coal County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Okfuskee County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Pittsburg County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Pontotoc County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Seminole County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Holdenville
Demographics
The population of Hughes County increased by 1.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,022 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,310 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,435 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,428 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,627 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,555 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,604 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,670 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,683 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,526 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,336 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hughes County , Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 13,126 people.
South Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 196,659 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Sioux Falls | 157,584 | The largest city in South Dakota. |
| Pennington County | 115,926 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Rapid City | 77,503 | The second most populous city in South Dakota. |
| Lincoln County | 63,019 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brown County | 38,738 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brookings County | 35,603 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Meade County | 28,588 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Codington County | 28,186 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Lawrence County | 26,221 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Yankton County | 22,742 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Watertown | 22,303 | City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Davison County | 19,812 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Beadle County | 18,513 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Union County | 16,192 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Mitchell | 15,697 | City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States |
