Britton, SD Demographics

A map of Britton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	876	1,131	88.7%	93.1%
Native American/Other	38	16	3.8%	1.3%
Hispanic	32	32	3.2%	2.6%
Multiracial	32	32	3.2%	2.6%
Asian	8	1	0.8%	0.1%
Black	2	3	0.2%	0.2%

Britton, South Dakota has an estimated population of 988, a large decrease from the 1,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 3.8% Native American/Other, 3.2% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Britton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Britton has become considerably 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 Britton, that probability was 13.2% in 2020 and 21.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Britton is ranked the 78th 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). Britton was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Britton's White Population

876 residents of Britton, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Britton is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Britton ranks 149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Britton's White population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. White residents' share of Britton's population has decreased from 93.1% to 88.7%.

Britton is more White than neighboring Westwood Colony (0% White), Langford (83.2% White), and Havana (84.9% White). Britton is less White than neighboring Kidder (100% White), and Sunset Colony (100% White).

Britton's Black Population

2 residents of Britton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Britton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Britton ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Britton's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Britton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Britton is more Black than neighboring Kidder (0% Black), Westwood Colony (0% Black), Sunset Colony (0% Black), and Havana (0% Black). Britton is less Black than neighboring Langford (0.4% Black).

Britton's Asian Population

8 residents of Britton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Britton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Britton ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Britton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Asian residents' share of Britton's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Britton is more Asian than neighboring Kidder (0% Asian), Westwood Colony (0% Asian), Sunset Colony (0% Asian), Langford (0% Asian), and Havana (0% Asian).

Britton's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Britton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Britton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Britton ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Britton's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Britton's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%.

Britton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kidder (0% Hispanic), Westwood Colony (0% Hispanic), and Sunset Colony (0% Hispanic). Britton is less Hispanic than neighboring Langford (6.4% Hispanic), and Havana (10.5% Hispanic).

Britton's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Britton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Britton is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Britton ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Britton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Britton's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.8%.

Britton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kidder (0% Native American/Other), Westwood Colony (0% Native American/Other), Sunset Colony (0% Native American/Other), Langford (1.2% Native American/Other), and Havana (3.5% Native American/Other).

Britton's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Britton, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Britton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Britton ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Britton's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Britton's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.2%.

Britton is more Multiracial than neighboring Kidder (0% Multiracial), Westwood Colony (0% Multiracial), Sunset Colony (0% Multiracial), and Havana (1.2% Multiracial). Britton is less Multiracial than neighboring Langford (8.7% 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.