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Hecla

South Dakota · 227 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 $30,536. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $26,800. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−28%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
660 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.1
+20%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1342132923704491990201020202024Hecla
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,536
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$20,389
+38%since 2000
from $14,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.5%
−59.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+51%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
43.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
34.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hecla, South Dakota?

Hecla, South Dakota has about 227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hecla, South Dakota earns about $30,536 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 $26,800, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Hecla, South Dakota?

About 7.4% 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 15.1% 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 196 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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