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Hecla

South Dakota · 193 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 $36,429. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $44,600. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

193
−39%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
561 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
62.6
+32%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1342132923704491990201020202024Hecla
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,429
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
$28,850
+95%since 2000
from $14,775 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
13.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing26.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$44,600
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$380
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271 in 2000
US average: $1,124
88.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
12.0% rent
1.2
+111%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(13)
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
51.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
56.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
22.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
54.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
20.0%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hecla, South Dakota?

Hecla, South Dakota has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hecla, South Dakota earns about $36,429 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 $44,600, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Hecla, South Dakota?

About 7.8% 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 13.9% 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 230 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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