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Hot Springs

South Dakota · 3,395 residents · 4.34 sq mi
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Hot Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,428. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 734 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,600. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,395
−18%since 2000
from 4,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+22%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Hot Springs
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,428
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,079 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,694
+73%since 2000
from $16,618 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
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

Median home value
$127,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+41%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,581)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(79)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(301)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,759)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(98)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other18.6%(632)
Diversity Score45.4%(1,542)
Diversity Score
45
+524%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs, South Dakota?

Hot Springs, South Dakota has about 3,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hot Springs, South Dakota?

The typical household in Hot Springs, South Dakota earns about $45,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hot Springs, South Dakota expensive?

In Hot Springs, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $127,600, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs, South Dakota?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hot Springs, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hot Springs, South Dakota?

About 16.9% of people in Hot Springs, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hot Springs, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hot Springs, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 930 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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