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The City of Hecla had a population of 182 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Hecla is located at latitude 45.883 and longitude -98.152 in Brown County. The formal boundaries for the City of Hecla encompass a land area of 0.34 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Brown County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Hecla has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 182 (100%) |
| Population Density | 529 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $0 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,886 |
| Median Home Value | $47,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 178 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 106 (59.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7 (3.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 65 (36.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 113 |
| Average Household Size | 1.61 |
| Family Households | 46 (40.7%) |
The table below compares Hecla to the other 485 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 247 | 49th |
| Population Density | # 183 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 485 | 1st |
| Per Capita Income | # 287 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 125 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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