Hurley, South Dakota

Hurley, South Dakota
Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°16′46″N 97°05′22″W / 43.27944°N 97.08944°W / 43.27944; -97.08944
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyTurner
Incorporated1883[1]
Area
 • Total
0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2)
 • Land0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,283 ft (391 m)
Population
 • Total
379
 • Density616/sq mi (237.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57036
Area code605
FIPS code46-30980[5]
GNIS feature ID1267432[3]

Hurley is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 379 at the 2020 census.[6]

History

Hurley was platted in 1883.[7] It was named for R. E. Hurley, a railroad engineer.[7] A post office has been in operation in Hurley since 1883.[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890344
190044429.1%
191050614.0%
192058615.8%
19305860.0%
19405860.0%
1950474−19.1%
1960450−5.1%
1970399−11.3%
19804195.0%
1990372−11.2%
200042614.5%
2010415−2.6%
2020379−8.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][4]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Hurley had a population of 379. The median age was 42.6 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 106.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 105.7 males age 18 and over.[11][12]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]

There were 164 households in Hurley, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 53.0% were married-couple households, 18.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 189 housing units, of which 13.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 21.4%.[11]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[12]
Race Number Percent
White 345 91.0%
Black or African American 4 1.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 0.3%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 10 2.6%
Two or more races 19 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 26 6.9%

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 415 people in 179 households, including 120 families, in the city. The population density was 669.4 inhabitants per square mile (258.5/km2). There were 204 housing units at an average density of 329.0 per square mile (127.0/km2). The racial makup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.2% African American, 1.0% Native American, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4%.[14]

Of the 179 households 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.2% of households were one person and 12.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age was 35.9 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 426 people in 187 households, including 123 families, in the city. The population density was 690.4 inhabitants per square mile (266.6/km2). There were 206 housing units at an average density of 333.8 per square mile (128.9/km2). The racial makup of the city was 99.77% White and 0.23% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23%.[5]

Of the 187 households 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.5% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.82.

The age distribution was 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median household income was $35,313 and the median family income was $47,083. Males had a median income of $29,737 versus $21,484 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,319. About 4.9% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

It is in the Viborg Hurley School District 60-6.[15]

The Viborg and Hurley school districts consolidated in 2013.[16]

References

  1. ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 13, 2010.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hurley, South Dakota
  4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Hurley city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 85.
  8. ^ "Turner County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  12. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  13. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  15. ^ Geography Division (January 14, 2021). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Turner County, SD (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2026. - Text list
  16. ^ "HistDReog-25.xlsx". South Dakota Department of Education. Retrieved January 24, 2026.