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Hill City

South Dakota · 872 residents · 1.312 sq mi
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Hill City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
872
+12%since 2000
from 780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
665 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+24%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5467851K1K2K1990201020202024Hill City
2024834
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,442
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,520
+106%since 2000
from $15,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(624)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(161)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other3.9%(34)
Diversity Score49.3%(430)
Diversity Score
49
+176%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hill City, South Dakota?

Hill City, South Dakota has about 872 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hill City, South Dakota earns about $66,442 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 $193,600, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Hill City, South Dakota?

About 30.2% 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 12.6% of people in Hill City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hill City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hill City, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 228 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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