Hermosa is a town located in Custer County South Dakota. Hermosa has a 2024 population of 371. Hermosa is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 378 in 2020.
The average household income in Hermosa is $74,950 with a poverty rate of 14.86%. The median age in Hermosa is 45.4 years: 51.3 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hermosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 82.09% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 11.82% |
| Native American | 13 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.35% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 139 | 2.13 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 54 | 1.98 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Non Family | 49 | 0 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Female | 28 | 3.79 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 8 | 4.25 | 50 | 50 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 3.27% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 11.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 5.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.4% |
| High School Graduate | 103 | 48.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 58 | 27.1% |
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 | 178 | 171 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Race | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,375 | $37,589 | $56,324 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,625 | $29,350 | $50,313 |
| Some College | $29,545 | $24,911 | $41,250 |
$35,625
Average Earnings
$29,350
Average Male
$50,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.73% of Hermosa residents speak only English, while 6.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 22 | 9.05% |
| Multiple | 35 | 11 | 31.43% |
| Native | 13 | 10 | 76.92% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
14.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hermosa is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hermosa is White, with 9.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Some College | 7.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,147 | $90,036 |
| Households | $53,194 | $74,950 |
| Married Families | $81,176 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,875 | $40,069 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 10.75% |
| Other Race | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
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
57.43%
Born in Hermosa
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
98.65% of Hermosa residents were born in the United States, with 57.43% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 362 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2028 | 364 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 366 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 367 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2025 | 369 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 371 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 373 | -6 | -1.58% |
| 2022 | 379 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 377 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 378 | -35 | -8.47% |
| 2019 | 413 | 4 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 409 | 5 | 1.24% |
| 2017 | 404 | 9 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 395 | -1 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 396 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 399 | -7 | -1.72% |
| 2013 | 406 | 10 | 2.53% |
| 2012 | 396 | -5 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 401 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 398 | 0 | 0% |