Blunt, South Dakota
Blunt: City in Hughes County, South Dakota, United States
About
Blunt is a city located in the county of Hughes in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 354 and a population density of 280 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 352 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Blunt
| Population | 352 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Hughes County |
| Postal code | 57522 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 1.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5122,-99.9921 |
| Altitude | 1,621 feet / 494 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:12:22 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 279 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Hughes County South Dakota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Blunt Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Blunt is located at 44°30'44"N 99°59'31"W (44.5122000, -99.9920700).
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Weather
89°F
Mostly Sunny
14 to 25 mph SSE
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 14 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Blunt decreased by 0.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 354 | - | census |
| 2011 | 358 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 360 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 360 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 365 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 358 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 357 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 357 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 356 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 354 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 352 | -0.57% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,885 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,656 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,020 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,685 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 88.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 248 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
Blunt zip code is 57522.
County name: Hughes, County
fips: 46065
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $626,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,421 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,500+ |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,739 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,504 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,819 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 146,447 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 89,051 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $119,000 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $57,582 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,383 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 957 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 230 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,242 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 257 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,085 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,668.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.01 |
Closest post offices linked to Blunt.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blun Post Office | Blunt (SD) | 57522 |