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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 2026 population of 180. Hecla is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -7.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 194 in 2020.

The median age in Hecla is 66 years: 66.1 years for males, and 65.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 55.6 males.

180
Total Population
523
Density (mi²)
-2 -1.1%
Growth

Hecla Population

Hecla Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026180-2-1.1%
2025182-3-1.62%
2024185-1-0.54%
2023186-5-2.62%
2022191-2-1.04%
2021193-1-0.52%
2020194-1-0.51%
2019218-2-0.91%
2018220-3-1.35%
201722320.9%
2016221-1-0.45%
201522200%
2014222-3-1.33%
201322500%
201222510.45%
2011224-3-1.32%
201022400%

Median Age

Overall: 66 years
Female: 65.5 years
Male: 66.1 years

Hecla Adults

There are 175 adults, (99 of whom are seniors) in Hecla.

Sex Ratio

Female: 117 (64.3%)
Male: 65 (35.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Hecla includes 84.62% White, 10.44% Asian, 4.95% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15484.62%
Asian1910.44%
Other race94.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race84.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15484.62%
Asian1910.44%
Other race10.55%

Hecla Marital Status

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)