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Hosmer

South Dakota · 157 residents (2025 est.) · 0.989 sq mi
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Hosmer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $59,600. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
289
+1%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
292 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.6
+22%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:157 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1491952412873331990201020202024Hosmer
2024289
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,096
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,492
+183%since 2000
from $13,952 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−8%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration23.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+71%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(280)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+30.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+131%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
10.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
36.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+33.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hosmer, South Dakota?

Hosmer, South Dakota has about 289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hosmer, South Dakota earns about $65,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hosmer, South Dakota expensive?

In Hosmer, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $59,600.

How educated are people in Hosmer, South Dakota?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hosmer, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hosmer, South Dakota?

About 12.1% of people in Hosmer, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hosmer, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hosmer, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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