Pierre, South Dakota (51601) is a small city located on the Missouri River in central South Dakota. With a population of 16,766, it has a population density of 28 people per square mile. Pierre is home to several local businesses including the South Dakota State Historical Society Museum, The Vault and Valley Bar & Grill. Year-round outdoor activities available in Pierre include fishing on the river, kayaking, bird watching, and visiting Fort Pierre National Grassland. Other local organizations and sporting events include the South Dakota Science Center and the annual Pierre-Fort Pierre Youth Basketball Tournament. There are also several golf courses in and around Pierre for those looking for an enjoyable round of golf or just to get out in nature.
The population in Pierre (zip 57501) is 16,766. There are 29 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pierre (zip 57501) is 39.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pierre (zip 57501) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pierre (zip 57501)
- 52.3% are married
- 10.3% are divorced
- 39.6% are married with children
- 9.0% have children, but are single
Race in Pierre (zip 57501)
- 84.2% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 9.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander