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Hermosa

South Dakota · 382 residents · 0.784 sq mi
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Hermosa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,545. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
382
+21%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1992873754625501990201020202024Hermosa
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,545
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,376
+131%since 2000
from $13,147 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$942
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−8%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(318)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(24)
Asian1%(4)
Other5.4%(21)
Diversity Score30.5%(117)
Diversity Score
31
+169%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−43.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermosa, South Dakota?

Hermosa, South Dakota has about 382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hermosa, South Dakota earns about $67,545 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 $65,800, and the typical rent is about $942 a month.

How educated are people in Hermosa, South Dakota?

About 12.4% 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 8.8% 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 152 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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