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Hecla

County:
Brown County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.344
State:
South Dakota

Hecla is a city located in Brown County, South Dakota. Hecla has a 2025 population of 185 . Hecla is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -4.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 194 in 2020.

The median age in Hecla is 64.5 years: 65.8 years for males, and 61.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 53.4 males.

185
Total Population
537
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.54%
Growth

Hecla Population

Hecla Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Hecla includes 81.86% White, 12.75% Asian, 5.39% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (81.86%)

Asian (12.75%)

Other race (5.39%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16781.86%
Asian2612.75%
Other race115.39%

Hecla Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)