Northeast South Dakota News

Of the 280 people living in Hecla in 2020, 54.3 percent (152) were women and 45.7 percent (128) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Northeast South Dakota News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 15. In the 65 and over age range, there were 68 females and 49 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	43	15.4
Females 18 and over	58	20.7
Males 65 and over	49	17.5
Females 65 and over	68	24.3

Source: US Census Bureau