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Hoven

South Dakota · 379 residents · 0.306 sq mi
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Hoven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,031. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 132 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,900. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
−26%since 2000
from 511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,239 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+11%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2873554234915591990201020202024Hoven
2024329
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,031
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,942 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,683
+47%since 2000
from $16,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
Diversity Score
3
+82%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoven, South Dakota?

Hoven, South Dakota has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hoven, South Dakota earns about $42,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoven, South Dakota expensive?

In Hoven, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $76,900.

How educated are people in Hoven, South Dakota?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hoven, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoven, South Dakota?

About 11.4% of people in Hoven, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoven, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoven, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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