Hecla, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hecla, South Dakota
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Location in Brown County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 561.05/sq mi (216.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57446
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-27980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267416 |
Hecla is a small city in South Dakota, United States. It's located in Brown County, very close to the North Dakota border. In 2020, about 193 people lived here. Highway 37 runs right by the east side of the city.
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History of Hecla
Hecla was officially mapped out in 1886. It got its name from Hekla, a famous volcano in Iceland. A post office has been open in Hecla since 1886, helping people send and receive mail for over a century! Hecla was also the first place in South Dakota to have a special area dedicated to soil conservation. This means people worked together to protect the soil from erosion and keep it healthy for farming.
Geography and Location
Hecla is a small city, covering about 0.89 square kilometers (0.34 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The city of Hecla is surrounded by a larger area called the Civil Township of Hecla. This township includes parts of the land east of the James River. To the west of Hecla city, you'll find Liberty Township. It includes land both west and east of the James River.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hecla has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 160 | — | |
| 1910 | 462 | 188.8% | |
| 1920 | 553 | 19.7% | |
| 1930 | 558 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 555 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 500 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 444 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 407 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 435 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 398 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 314 | −21.1% | |
| 2010 | 227 | −27.7% | |
| 2020 | 193 | −15.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2017 Estimate |
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Hecla's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 227 people lived in Hecla. There were 127 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 69 were families.
Most people in Hecla were White (97.4%). A small number were Asian or from other backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hecla in 2010 was 57.1 years old.
- About 11% of residents were under 18.
- About 2.3% were between 18 and 24.
- About 11% were between 25 and 44.
- About 41.5% were between 45 and 64.
- About 34.4% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Famous People from Hecla
- January Jones: A well-known actress, January Jones lived in Hecla when she was a young child, from infancy until she was 10 years old. She was born in Sioux Falls, another city in South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Hecla (Dakota del Sur) para niños
