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Herrick

South Dakota · 77 residents (2025 est.) · 0.515 sq mi
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Herrick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−30%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:77 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
45721001281551990201020202024Herrick
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,056 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,993
+152%since 2000
from $11,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−3%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
49.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(99)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(6)
Diversity Score18.9%(14)
Diversity Score
19
+101%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
31.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
34.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herrick, South Dakota?

Herrick, South Dakota has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Herrick, South Dakota earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Herrick, South Dakota?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Herrick, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herrick, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Herrick, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Herrick, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Herrick, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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