Demographics

Population and Workforce Data for the Pierre Region

The Pierre, South Dakota region offers a stable population, a dependable workforce, and strong economic indicators that support business growth and long-term investment. As the capital city and regional service center, Pierre attracts workers from across central South Dakota, creating a broad labor market for local employers.

Demographic data highlights the area’s workforce that often leads the nation in workforce participation, and diverse employment sectors including government, healthcare, education, retail, and agriculture.

Pierre, SD has a 2020–2024 ACS population of 13,948, a median age of 39.4 years, and a median household income of $77,672. Combined with Fort Pierre, the immediate area population is approximately 17,000.