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Herrick

South Dakota · 74 residents · 0.515 sq mi
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Herrick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−30%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45721001281551990201020202024Herrick
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,030
+68%since 2000
from $11,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance36.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical36.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$975
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
13.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other4.5%(3)
Diversity Score21.8%(16)
Diversity Score
22
+131%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Herrick, South Dakota?

Herrick, South Dakota has about 74 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Herrick, South Dakota earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herrick, South Dakota expensive?

In Herrick, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Herrick, South Dakota?

About 5.8% 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 6.2% 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 72 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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