Baltic, SD Demographics

A map of Baltic's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,362	1,151	90.7%	92.4%
Multiracial	103	41	6.9%	3.3%
Black	17	6	1.1%	0.5%
Hispanic	12	35	0.8%	2.8%
Native American/Other	8	10	0.5%	0.8%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Baltic, South Dakota has an estimated population of 1,502, a large increase from the 1,246 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.7% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baltic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baltic 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 Baltic, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 17.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baltic is ranked the 54th 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). Baltic was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baltic's White Population

1,362 residents of Baltic, or 90.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baltic is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Baltic ranks 181st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's White population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Baltic's population has decreased from 92.4% to 90.7%.

Baltic is more White than neighboring Meadow View Addition (50.7% White). Baltic is less White than neighboring Dell Rapids (92.2% White), Renner Corner (100% White), Crooks (95.5% White), and Lyons (100% White).

Baltic's Black Population

17 residents of Baltic, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baltic is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Baltic ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Black population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Black residents' share of Baltic's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

Baltic is more Black than neighboring Dell Rapids (0% Black), Renner Corner (0% Black), Crooks (0.2% Black), and Lyons (0% Black). Baltic is less Black than neighboring Meadow View Addition (9.2% Black).

Baltic's Asian Population

0 residents of Baltic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baltic is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Baltic ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Baltic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Baltic is less Asian than neighboring Crooks (0.4% Asian).

Baltic's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Baltic, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baltic is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Baltic ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Baltic's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.8%.

Baltic is more Hispanic than neighboring Renner Corner (0% Hispanic), Crooks (0% Hispanic), and Lyons (0% Hispanic). Baltic is less Hispanic than neighboring Dell Rapids (3.6% Hispanic), and Meadow View Addition (37.1% Hispanic).

Baltic's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Baltic, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baltic is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Baltic ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baltic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Baltic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Renner Corner (0% Native American/Other), Crooks (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lyons (0% Native American/Other). Baltic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dell Rapids (0.9% Native American/Other), and Meadow View Addition (1.6% Native American/Other).

Baltic's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Baltic, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baltic is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Baltic ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltic's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 151.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Baltic's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.9%.

Baltic is more Multiracial than neighboring Dell Rapids (3.4% Multiracial), Renner Corner (0% Multiracial), Crooks (3.7% Multiracial), Lyons (0% Multiracial), and Meadow View Addition (1.4% 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.