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Hecla

South Dakota · 314 residents · 0.344 sq mi
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Hecla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,375. Population has fallen 26% since 1990, a loss of 109 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $14,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

314
−26%since 1990
from 423 in 1990
1990 – 2025
913 / sq mi
−26%since 1990
from 1,230 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.6
+24%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1342132923704491990201020202024Hecla
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,375
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,212 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2021
$14,775
+74%since 1990
from $8,485 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
−16.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$14,700
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$271
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
19.7% rent
0.6
−40%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−34%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hecla, South Dakota?

Hecla, South Dakota has about 314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hecla, South Dakota?

The typical household in Hecla, South Dakota earns about $25,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hecla, South Dakota expensive?

In Hecla, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $14,700, and the typical rent is about $271 a month.

How educated are people in Hecla, South Dakota?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hecla, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hecla, South Dakota?

About 3.3% of people in Hecla, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hecla, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hecla, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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