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

History

Hurley was platted in 1883. It was named for R. E. Hurley, a railroad engineer.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

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.

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

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.

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 . There were 206 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 99.77% White and 0.23% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23%.

The Viborg and Hurley school districts consolidated in 2013.

References

  • Viborg-Hurley School District
  • www.hurleysd.com