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Hosmer

South Dakota · 164 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Hosmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,156. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 123 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $27,300. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

164
−43%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
166 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
61.5
+22%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1491952412873331990201020202024Hosmer
2024289
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,156
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$24,526
+76%since 2000
from $13,952 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
3.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$27,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$575
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
87.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
12.8% rent
0.7
+27%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(161)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2
−65%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+162%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
60.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
46.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
28.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
44.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.3%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hosmer, South Dakota?

Hosmer, South Dakota has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hosmer, South Dakota earns about $40,156 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 $27,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Hosmer, South Dakota?

About 23.2% 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 3.5% 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 154 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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