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Hecla (SD) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Hecla, South Dakota

StateSouth Dakota
Land Area (mi²)0.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)543/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.58% (-3)
Growth Since 2020-33.21% (-93)
Rank in State221th
Rank in Country24384th

The population of Hecla, SD in 2022 is estimated to be 187. This is a decrease of -1.58% (-3 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Hecla by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Hecla by Age

Hecla Population Pyramid 2022
Hecla Median Age
62
Total
60
Male
63
Female
Hecla Sex Ratio
45.71%
128
Male
54.29%
152
Female
Hecla Age Dependency Ratio
115.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
61.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Hecla Adults
218
Adults
(117 of whom are seniors) in Hecla.

Population of Hecla by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Hecla

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 13.93%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 7.03%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 19.74%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Hecla

While the overall poverty rate of Hecla is 13.93%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (19.74%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (7.03%).

Poverty Rate of Hecla by Employment Status and Sex

8.97%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
2.22%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Hecla by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
3.66%
High School
18.42%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Hecla

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Hecla

The most common language spoken in Hecla is English, with 97.3% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.7% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Hecla by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Hecla, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Hecla by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree94.13%
Bachelors Degree83.67%
Associates Degree3415.6%
Some College8036.7%
High School Graduate8237.61%
9th to 12th Grade20.92%
Less Than 9th Grade31.38%

Earnings Statistics of Hecla by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$21,250

Average Earnings

$47,321

Average Male

$13,911

Average Female