Hecla City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 314 people, 147 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 923.2 people per square mile (356.45/kmē), making it the 116th most densely populated city in South Dakota. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 500 per square mile (193.05/kmē). The average household size was 2.14 persons, and the average family size was 2.71 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median age was 47.6 years, the median age of male residents at 47.5 and the median age of female residents at 47.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 99.04% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.32% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.64% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $25375, making its South Dakota's 109th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $42656, it is the 81st wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14775, it is the 183rd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The median income was $16667, Males had a median income of $20208 versus $12292 for females.
In 2000, 76 pupils and students, of which 41 are male and 35 are female, 24.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 7 nursery or pri school, 1 kindergarten, 38 elementary school, 25 high school and 5 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 314 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 314 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 313 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 309 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 305 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 302 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 300 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 300 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 299 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 299 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 297 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 1 | |
| Elementary school | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| High school | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hecla city, South Dakota | $25375 | $42656 | $14775 |
| Brown County, South Dakota | $35017 | $44788 | $18464 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |