Hot Springs is a city located in Fall River County South Dakota. Hot Springs has a 2024 population of 3,682. Hot Springs is currently growing at a rate of 2.02% annually and its population has increased by 8.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,390 in 2020.
The average household income in Hot Springs is $67,064 with a poverty rate of 27.85%. The median age in Hot Springs is 59.3 years: 57.5 years for males, and 59.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hot Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,851 | 81.32% |
| Native American | 443 | 12.64% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,891 | 1.72 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 910 | 1.08 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Married | 519 | 2.4 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Female | 289 | 1.95 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Male | 173 | 2.61 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
2.26
Average Family Size
1.72
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 275 | 9.46% |
| Associates Degree | 429 | 14.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 272 | 9.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 257 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 803 | 27.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 778 | 26.77% |
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 | 2,385 | 2,163 | 484 |
| Native American | 309 | 228 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 111 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 18 | 18 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 5 |
| Other Race | 21 | 0 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,888 | $63,707 | $83,319 |
| Graduate Degree | $129,250 | $127,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $30,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,589 | $34,643 | $12,975 |
| Overall | $31,506 | $42,866 | $0 |
| Some College | $26,250 | $0 | $0 |
$31,506
Average Earnings
$42,866
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.88% of Hot Springs residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,634 | 612 | 23.23% |
| Native | 433 | 272 | 62.82% |
| Multiple | 146 | 27 | 18.49% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 18 | 46.15% |
27.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.94%
Male Poverty Rate
30.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hot Springs is Native, with 62.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hot Springs is Multiple, with 18.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.9% |
| High School | 25.8% |
| Some College | 24.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 26.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.37% |
| Male Employed | 13.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,932 | $72,125 |
| Households | $49,688 | $67,064 |
| Married Families | $76,435 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,563 | $60,119 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
604
Number of Veterans
559
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 304 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Korea | 62 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 505 | 19.93% |
| Native American | 58 | 17.58% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 26.62% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 43.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
46%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
49.09%
Born in Hot Springs
97.55%
Native Born
2.45%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
97.55% of Hot Springs residents were born in the United States, with 49.09% having been born in South Dakota. 1.63% 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 | 4,047 | 73 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 3,974 | 73 | 1.87% |
| 2027 | 3,901 | 73 | 1.91% |
| 2026 | 3,828 | 73 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 3,755 | 73 | 1.98% |
| 2024 | 3,682 | 73 | 2.02% |
| 2023 | 3,609 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 3,608 | 98 | 2.79% |
| 2021 | 3,510 | 120 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 3,390 | -97 | -2.78% |
| 2019 | 3,487 | -25 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 3,512 | 19 | 0.54% |
| 2017 | 3,493 | -31 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 3,524 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 3,542 | -39 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 3,581 | 32 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 3,549 | -93 | -2.55% |
| 2012 | 3,642 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,643 | -97 | -2.59% |
| 2010 | 3,740 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,129 | -196 | -4.53% |
| 1990 | 4,325 | -417 | -8.79% |
| 1980 | 4,742 | 308 | 6.95% |
| 1970 | 4,434 | -509 | -10.3% |
| 1960 | 4,943 | -87 | -1.73% |
| 1950 | 5,030 | 947 | 23.19% |
| 1940 | 4,083 | 1,175 | 40.41% |
| 1930 | 2,908 | -1,139 | -28.14% |