Badger, SD Demographics

A map of Badger's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	155	125	95.7%	96.9%
Hispanic	5	3	3.1%	2.3%
Multiracial	2	1	1.2%	0.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Badger, South Dakota has an estimated population of 162, a large increase from the 129 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Badger, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Badger has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than 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 Badger, that probability was 6.0% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Badger is ranked the 252nd 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). Badger was ranked the 280th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Badger's White Population

155 residents of Badger, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Badger is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Badger ranks 65th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's White population has grown by an estimated 24.0%. White residents' share of Badger's population has decreased from 96.9% to 95.7%.

Badger is more White than neighboring Lake Norden (81.3% White), Arlington (84.6% White), Lake Poinsett (94% White), and Hayti (77% White). Badger is less White than neighboring Hetland (100% White).

Badger's Black Population

0 residents of Badger, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Badger is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Badger ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Badger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Badger's Asian Population

0 residents of Badger, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Badger is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Badger ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Badger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Badger is less Asian than neighboring Arlington (2% Asian), and Lake Poinsett (1.4% Asian).

Badger's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Badger, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Badger is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Badger ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Badger's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.1%.

Badger is more Hispanic than neighboring Hetland (0% Hispanic), and Lake Poinsett (0% Hispanic). Badger is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Norden (17.3% Hispanic), Arlington (9.6% Hispanic), and Hayti (23% Hispanic).

Badger's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Badger, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Badger is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Badger ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Badger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Badger is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Norden (0.9% Native American/Other), and Arlington (0.3% Native American/Other).

Badger's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Badger, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Badger is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Badger ranks 388th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Badger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Badger is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Norden (0.4% Multiracial), Hetland (0% Multiracial), and Hayti (0% Multiracial). Badger is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (3.6% Multiracial), and Lake Poinsett (4.6% 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.