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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hill City

South Dakota · 644 residents · 1.312 sq mi
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Hill City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,055. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

644
−17%vs 2000
vs 780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
491 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−2%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5467851K1K2K1990201020202024Hill City
2024834
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,055
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,040
−43%vs 2000
vs $15,789 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.0%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,800
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$242
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $422 in 2000
US average: $450
61.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
38.7% rent
2.6
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(683)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(55)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(139)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(35)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other3.9%(25)
Diversity Score22.6%(146)
23
+27%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.7%
−20.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.0 min
+75%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Hill City, South Dakota?

Hill City, South Dakota has about 644 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hill City, South Dakota?

The typical household in Hill City, South Dakota earns about $16,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hill City, South Dakota expensive?

In Hill City, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $41,800, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Hill City, South Dakota?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hill City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hill City, South Dakota?

About 21.0% of people in Hill City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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