Demographics & People — Hot Springs, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,506 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,600 |
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| Median Age | 59.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,891 |
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| Family Households | 981 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.72 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,851 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 37 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 925 |
| Other groups | 866 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 553 |
| Irish | 512 |
| English | 509 |
| American | 236 |
| Norwegian | 166 |
| Dutch | 112 |
| French (except Basque) | 71 |
| Scotch-Irish | 62 |
Language
| English Only | 3,236 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,375 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 550 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,032 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hot Springs, South Dakota.
