Beresford, SD Demographics

A map of Beresford's Population by Race

Beresford, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,360, an increase from the 2,180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.9% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beresford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beresford 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 Beresford, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beresford is ranked the 40th 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). Beresford was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beresford's White Population

2,127 residents of Beresford, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beresford is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Beresford ranks 222nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beresford's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Beresford's population has decreased from 90.8% to 90.1%.

Beresford is more White than neighboring Alcester (82% White), Worthing (89.6% White), and Lennox (85.5% White). Beresford is less White than neighboring Centerville (96.8% White), and Davis (100% White).

Beresford's Black Population

8 residents of Beresford, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beresford is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Beresford ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beresford's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Beresford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Beresford is more Black than neighboring Alcester (0% Black), Centerville (0% Black), and Davis (0% Black). Beresford is less Black than neighboring Worthing (0.5% Black), and Lennox (1.2% Black).

Beresford's Asian Population

22 residents of Beresford, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beresford is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Beresford ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beresford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Asian residents' share of Beresford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Beresford is more Asian than neighboring Centerville (0.7% Asian), Worthing (0.1% Asian), Davis (0% Asian), and Lennox (0% Asian). Beresford is less Asian than neighboring Alcester (2.9% Asian).

Beresford's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Beresford, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beresford is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Beresford ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beresford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Beresford's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.1%.

Beresford is more Hispanic than neighboring Alcester (1.4% Hispanic), Centerville (1% Hispanic), and Davis (0% Hispanic). Beresford is less Hispanic than neighboring Worthing (3.7% Hispanic), and Lennox (5.3% Hispanic).

Beresford's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Beresford, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Beresford is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Beresford ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beresford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 92.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Beresford's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Beresford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centerville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Davis (0% Native American/Other). Beresford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alcester (1.7% Native American/Other), Worthing (2.2% Native American/Other), and Lennox (5.8% Native American/Other).

Beresford's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Beresford, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beresford is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Beresford ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beresford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Beresford's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.5%.

Beresford is more Multiracial than neighboring Centerville (1.2% Multiracial), Worthing (4% Multiracial), Davis (0% Multiracial), and Lennox (2.2% Multiracial). Beresford is less Multiracial than neighboring Alcester (11.9% 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.