Hecla is a city located in Brown County South Dakota. Hecla has a 2024 population of 187. Hecla is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 195 in 2020.
The average household income in Hecla is $41,425 with a poverty rate of 19.46%. The median age in Hecla is 63.7 years: 66.2 years for males, and 58 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hecla was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 88.72% |
| Asian | 22 | 8.56% |
| Other race | 7 | 2.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 135 | 1.9 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 68 | 1.01 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Married | 67 | 2.81 | 97 | 3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
97.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 1.38% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 24.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 1.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.38% |
| High School Graduate | 69 | 31.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 80 | 36.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 184 | 6 |
| Asian | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $51,000 | $14,286 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $49,063 | $16,643 |
| Some College | $16,929 | $46,250 | $16,750 |
$0
Average Earnings
$49,063
Average Male
$16,643
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.76% of Hecla residents speak only English, while 9.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 50 | 21.93% |
19.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.47%
Male Poverty Rate
20.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hecla is White, with 21.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hecla is White, with 21.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.13% |
| High School | 4.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,917 | $61,922 |
| Households | - | $41,425 |
| Married Families | $62,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,250 | $21,228 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
85.5%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 8.54% |
| Other Race | 1 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.93%
Born in Hecla
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Hecla residents were born in the United States, with 73.93% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 177 | -2 | -1.12% |
| 2028 | 179 | -2 | -1.1% |
| 2027 | 181 | -2 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 183 | -2 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 185 | -2 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 187 | -2 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 189 | -3 | -1.56% |
| 2022 | 192 | -2 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 194 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 195 | -23 | -10.55% |
| 2019 | 218 | -2 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 220 | -3 | -1.35% |
| 2017 | 223 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 221 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 222 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 222 | -3 | -1.33% |
| 2013 | 225 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 225 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 224 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 224 | 0 | 0% |