Hettinger County Population

1890–2026

2,518

2026 projection

1.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Hettinger County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,518+261.04%
20252,492+261.05%
20242,466+30.12%
20232,463+100.41%
20222,453+90.37%
20212,444-391.57%
20202,483-381.51%
20192,521+40.16%
20182,517+371.49%
20172,480-1204.62%

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Hettinger County Demographics

42.9median age

Median age

Female44.3 yrs
Male41.4 yrs

Adults

1,982
655 seniors (65+) · 33% of adults1,327 other adults

Sex

Female 49.9% · 1,213Male 50.1% · 1,219

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 24 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Hettinger County Income

$73,026median household income

Median household income

$73,026

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,528

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Hettinger County Marital Status

58% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married58%60%56%
Never married21%24%19%
Divorced10%10%10%
Widowed9%4%14%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201