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Hermosa

South Dakota · 370 residents (2025 est.) · 0.784 sq mi
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Hermosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $148,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+12%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
450 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:370 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1992873754625501990201020202024Hermosa
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,203
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,847
+173%since 2000
from $13,147 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+13%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,800
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,264
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+164%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(283)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(36)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(30)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other10.5%(37)
Diversity Score42.9%(152)
Diversity Score
43
+278%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+102%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermosa, South Dakota?

Hermosa, South Dakota has about 353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hermosa, South Dakota earns about $53,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hermosa, South Dakota expensive?

In Hermosa, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $148,800, and the typical rent is about $1,264 a month.

How educated are people in Hermosa, South Dakota?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hermosa, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hermosa, South Dakota?

About 14.2% of people in Hermosa, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hermosa, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hermosa, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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