Pierre
City in Hughes County, South Dakota
Pierre is a city in Hughes County, South Dakota, with 14,091 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,450 ft (442 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Pierre, 3.1 miles W.
- 14,091residents (2020 Census)
- 1,450 ftelevation · 442 m
- 13.0 sq miland area · 33.7 km²
- 1,082 / sq mipopulation density
- 57501ZIP code
About Pierre
Pierre ( PEER) is the capital city of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,091. Pierre is the eleventh-most populous city of South Dakota, and the second-least populous U.S. state capital (after only Montpelier, Vermont).
Founded in 1880 on the Missouri River, the city was selected to be the state capital when South Dakota was admitted as a state in 1889. Near the center of the state, the then-new settlement was across the river from the settlement of Fort Pierre, and near what became an important railroad crossing of the river.
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Living in Pierre
- Median household income
- $77,672
- Median home value
- $230,700
- Median rent
- $983/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Pierre had 14,091 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,091 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,082 per sq mi (418 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pierre at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Hughes County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,091 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.03 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3752° N, 100.3200° W |
| ZIP code | 57501 |
| Official website | cityofpierre.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4649600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pierre
- Fort Pierre3.1 mi W
- Oahe Acres6.3 mi N
- Cow Creek14.1 mi NW
- Blunt19.0 mi NE
- Onida26.0 mi NE
- Harrold30.4 mi E
- Vivian31.0 mi S
- Draper32.8 mi S
- Agar34.3 mi N
- Presho34.8 mi S
- Murdo38.8 mi SW
- West Brule39.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Pierre
What county is Pierre in?
Pierre is in Hughes County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Pierre, SD?
14,091 people lived in Pierre at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pierre, SD?
The ZIP code of Pierre is 57501.
What is the elevation of Pierre?
1,450 feet (442 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pierre?
Fort Pierre (3.1 mi), Oahe Acres (6.3 mi), Cow Creek (14.1 mi), Blunt (19.0 mi), Onida (26.0 mi).
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