Hermosa, SD Demographics

A map of Hermosa's Population by Race

Hermosa, South Dakota has an estimated population of 353, a decrease from the 382 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 8.5% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 5.1% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hermosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hermosa has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hermosa, that probability was 29.9% in 2020 and 34.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hermosa is ranked the 181st most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hermosa was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hermosa's White Population

282 residents of Hermosa, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hermosa is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Hermosa ranks 341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermosa's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Hermosa's population has decreased from 83.2% to 79.9%.

Hermosa is more White than neighboring Fairburn (65.6% White), Green Valley (66.5% White), Rapid City (76.3% White), and Rapid Valley (75.8% White). Hermosa is less White than neighboring Colonial Pine Hills (93.8% White).

Hermosa's Black Population

0 residents of Hermosa, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hermosa is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Hermosa ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermosa's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Hermosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Hermosa is less Black than neighboring Rapid City (1.2% Black), and Rapid Valley (1.2% Black).

Hermosa's Asian Population

4 residents of Hermosa, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hermosa is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Hermosa ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermosa's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Hermosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Hermosa is more Asian than neighboring Fairburn (0% Asian), and Green Valley (0% Asian). Hermosa is less Asian than neighboring Colonial Pine Hills (1.2% Asian), Rapid City (1.3% Asian), and Rapid Valley (3.6% Asian).

Hermosa's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Hermosa, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hermosa is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Hermosa ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermosa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hermosa's population has increased from 6.3% to 8.5%.

Hermosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Colonial Pine Hills (0% Hispanic), Rapid City (6.1% Hispanic), and Rapid Valley (3.5% Hispanic). Hermosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairburn (11.5% Hispanic), and Green Valley (12.7% Hispanic).

Hermosa's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Hermosa, or 5.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hermosa is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Hermosa ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermosa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hermosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Hermosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairburn (0% Native American/Other), Colonial Pine Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Green Valley (1.6% Native American/Other). Hermosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rapid City (7.7% Native American/Other), and Rapid Valley (6.2% Native American/Other).

Hermosa's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Hermosa, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hermosa is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Hermosa ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hermosa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hermosa's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.4%.

Hermosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Pine Hills (5% Multiracial). Hermosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairburn (23% Multiracial), Green Valley (19.1% Multiracial), Rapid City (7.4% Multiracial), and Rapid Valley (9.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.