Demographics & People — Pierre, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,008 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 6,031 |
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| Family Households | 3,467 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.15 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,534 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 137 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 523 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,144 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,905 |
| Other groups | 2,395 |
| English | 1,626 |
| Irish | 1,587 |
| Norwegian | 1,573 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 570 |
| American | 429 |
| Dutch | 419 |
| Swedish | 388 |
Language
| English Only | 12,756 |
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| Spanish | 240 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,328 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,041 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,959 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pierre, South Dakota.
