Cherry Creek, SD Demographics

A map of Cherry Creek's Population by Race

Cherry Creek, South Dakota has an estimated population of 224, a large decrease from the 282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% Native American/Other, 4.0% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cherry Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cherry Creek has become considerably less 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 Cherry Creek, that probability was 27.5% in 2020 and 11.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cherry Creek is ranked the 223rd 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). Cherry Creek was ranked the 201st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cherry Creek's White Population

9 residents of Cherry Creek, or 4.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cherry Creek is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Cherry Creek ranks 435th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cherry Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. White residents' share of Cherry Creek's population has decreased from 10.6% to 4.0%.

Cherry Creek is more White than neighboring Bridger (0% White), and North Eagle Butte (0.5% White). Cherry Creek is less White than neighboring Lantry (100% White), Dupree (11.5% White), and Eagle Butte (6.4% White).

Cherry Creek's Black Population

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

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

Cherry Creek is less Black than neighboring Eagle Butte (1.1% Black), and North Eagle Butte (0.2% Black).

Cherry Creek's Asian Population

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

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

Cherry Creek's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Cherry Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cherry Creek is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Cherry Creek ranks 337th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cherry Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cherry Creek's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Cherry Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Dupree (1.3% Hispanic), Eagle Butte (3% Hispanic), and North Eagle Butte (0.7% Hispanic).

Cherry Creek's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Cherry Creek, or 93.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cherry Creek is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cherry Creek ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cherry Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cherry Creek's population has increased from 84.4% to 93.8%.

Cherry Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lantry (0% Native American/Other), Dupree (86.5% Native American/Other), and Eagle Butte (87.4% Native American/Other). Cherry Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridger (100% Native American/Other), and North Eagle Butte (98.1% Native American/Other).

Cherry Creek's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Cherry Creek, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cherry Creek is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Cherry Creek ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cherry Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Cherry Creek's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.2%.

Cherry Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Lantry (0% Multiracial), Bridger (0% Multiracial), Dupree (0.7% Multiracial), Eagle Butte (2.1% Multiracial), and North Eagle Butte (0.5% 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.