Blackhawk, SD Demographics

A map of Blackhawk's Population by Race

Blackhawk, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,934, a decrease from the 3,026 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 10.4% Multiracial, 3.4% Native American/Other, 3.3% Black, 2.9% Hispanic, and 2.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blackhawk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blackhawk has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Blackhawk, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blackhawk is ranked the 29th 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). Blackhawk was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blackhawk's White Population

2,274 residents of Blackhawk, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blackhawk is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Blackhawk ranks 326th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackhawk's White population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Blackhawk's population has decreased from 84.8% to 77.5%.

Blackhawk is more White than neighboring Wonderland Homes (57.9% White). Blackhawk is less White than neighboring Summerset (93.5% White), Piedmont (91.9% White), Johnson Siding (90.8% White), and Colonial Pine Hills (93.8% White).

Blackhawk's Black Population

96 residents of Blackhawk, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blackhawk is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Blackhawk ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackhawk's Black population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Black residents' share of Blackhawk's population has increased from 0.3% to 3.3%.

Blackhawk is more Black than neighboring Summerset (0.1% Black), Wonderland Homes (0% Black), Piedmont (2.4% Black), Johnson Siding (0% Black), and Colonial Pine Hills (0% Black).

Blackhawk's Asian Population

73 residents of Blackhawk, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blackhawk is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Blackhawk ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackhawk's Asian population has grown by an estimated 305.6%. Asian residents' share of Blackhawk's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.5%.

Blackhawk is more Asian than neighboring Summerset (1.2% Asian), Wonderland Homes (0% Asian), Piedmont (0.5% Asian), Johnson Siding (0% Asian), and Colonial Pine Hills (1.2% Asian).

Blackhawk's Hispanic Population

84 residents of Blackhawk, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blackhawk is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Blackhawk ranks 125th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackhawk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Blackhawk's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.9%.

Blackhawk is more Hispanic than neighboring Summerset (1.7% Hispanic), Piedmont (1.1% Hispanic), Johnson Siding (0% Hispanic), and Colonial Pine Hills (0% Hispanic). Blackhawk is less Hispanic than neighboring Wonderland Homes (19.3% Hispanic).

Blackhawk's Native American/Other Population

101 residents of Blackhawk, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Blackhawk is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Blackhawk ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackhawk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blackhawk's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.4%.

Blackhawk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summerset (0.5% Native American/Other), Wonderland Homes (0.8% Native American/Other), Piedmont (1.4% Native American/Other), and Colonial Pine Hills (0% Native American/Other). Blackhawk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnson Siding (8% Native American/Other).

Blackhawk's Multiracial Population

306 residents of Blackhawk, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blackhawk is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Blackhawk ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blackhawk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 65.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Blackhawk's population has increased from 6.1% to 10.4%.

Blackhawk is more Multiracial than neighboring Summerset (3.1% Multiracial), Piedmont (2.5% Multiracial), Johnson Siding (1.3% Multiracial), and Colonial Pine Hills (5% Multiracial). Blackhawk is less Multiracial than neighboring Wonderland Homes (22% 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.