Claire City, SD Demographics

A map of Claire City's Population by Race

Claire City, South Dakota has an estimated population of 107, a dramatic increase from the 82 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 9.3% Native American/Other, 7.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Claire City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Claire City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Claire City, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 45.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Claire City is ranked the 293rd 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). Claire City was ranked the 346th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Claire City's White Population

77 residents of Claire City, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Claire City is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Claire City ranks 234th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claire City's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Claire City's population has decreased from 90.2% to 72.0%.

Claire City is more White than neighboring Veblen (34.7% White), Long Hollow (0% White), New Effington (52% White), and Sisseton (39.3% White). Claire City is less White than neighboring Lidgerwood (75% White).

Claire City's Black Population

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

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

Claire City is less Black than neighboring New Effington (2.2% Black), and Sisseton (0.5% Black).

Claire City's Asian Population

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

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

Claire City is less Asian than neighboring Sisseton (2.4% Asian).

Claire City's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Claire City, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Claire City is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Claire City ranks 326th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claire City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Claire City's population has increased from 1.2% to 11.2%.

Claire City is more Hispanic than neighboring Long Hollow (0% Hispanic), New Effington (0% Hispanic), and Sisseton (7% Hispanic). Claire City is less Hispanic than neighboring Veblen (43.3% Hispanic), and Lidgerwood (17.4% Hispanic).

Claire City's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Claire City, or 9.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Claire City is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Claire City ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claire City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Claire City's population has increased from 4.9% to 9.3%.

Claire City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lidgerwood (0.1% Native American/Other). Claire City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Veblen (20.7% Native American/Other), Long Hollow (43.8% Native American/Other), New Effington (39.4% Native American/Other), and Sisseton (48.9% Native American/Other).

Claire City's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Claire City, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Claire City is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Claire City ranks 177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Claire City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Claire City's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.5%.

Claire City is more Multiracial than neighboring Veblen (1.3% Multiracial), New Effington (6.3% Multiracial), and Sisseton (1.9% Multiracial). Claire City is less Multiracial than neighboring Long Hollow (56.3% 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.