Pierre, SD is the capital of the state with a population of 14,126. The city has a population density of 1,052 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Pierre offers several local businesses such as James-Kramer Drug Store, Fast Stop, and Ace Hardware. People in Pierre have year-round outdoor activities like fishing on the Missouri River or exploring nearby Fort Pierre National Grassland Park. Local organizations include Lions Club International and Rotary International as well as numerous churches throughout the city. Additionally, The Pierre Governor’s Cup Rodeo and State B Basketball Tournament take place annually for residents to enjoy.
The population in Pierre is 14,126. There are 1,084 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pierre is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pierre is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pierre
- 47.6% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 38.7% are married with children
- 10.2% have children, but are single
Race in Pierre
- 82.7% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 10.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander