Corsica, SD Demographics

A map of Corsica's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	617	517	88.3%	92.2%
Native American/Other	50	7	7.2%	1.2%
Multiracial	21	21	3.0%	3.7%
Hispanic	11	13	1.6%	2.3%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Corsica, South Dakota has an estimated population of 699, a large increase from the 561 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 7.2% Native American/Other, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Corsica, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Corsica 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 Corsica, that probability was 14.9% in 2020 and 21.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Corsica is ranked the 120th 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). Corsica was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Corsica's White Population

617 residents of Corsica, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Corsica is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Corsica ranks 188th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corsica's White population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. White residents' share of Corsica's population has decreased from 92.2% to 88.3%.

Corsica is more White than neighboring Harrison (0% White), Armour (85% White), and Lakeview Colony (0% White). Corsica is less White than neighboring Stickney (91.9% White), and New Holland (100% White).

Corsica's Black Population

0 residents of Corsica, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Corsica is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Corsica ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corsica's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Corsica's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Corsica is less Black than neighboring Armour (2.5% Black).

Corsica's Asian Population

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

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

Corsica is less Asian than neighboring Stickney (1.1% Asian).

Corsica's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Corsica, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Corsica is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Corsica ranks 227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corsica's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Corsica's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.6%.

Corsica is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrison (0% Hispanic), Stickney (0% Hispanic), New Holland (0% Hispanic), and Lakeview Colony (0% Hispanic). Corsica is less Hispanic than neighboring Armour (9.6% Hispanic).

Corsica's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Corsica, or 7.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Corsica is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Corsica ranks 264th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corsica's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 614.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Corsica's population has increased from 1.2% to 7.2%.

Corsica is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison (0% Native American/Other), Armour (0.9% Native American/Other), Stickney (0% Native American/Other), New Holland (0% Native American/Other), and Lakeview Colony (0% Native American/Other).

Corsica's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Corsica, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Corsica is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Corsica ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Corsica's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Corsica's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.0%.

Corsica is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrison (0% Multiracial), Armour (1.9% Multiracial), New Holland (0% Multiracial), and Lakeview Colony (0% Multiracial). Corsica is less Multiracial than neighboring Stickney (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.