Economy & Jobs — Pierre, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $77,672 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,931 |
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| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 7,130 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Public Admin | 25.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.8% |
| Arts Food | 9.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Theater Companies | 9 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 5 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
