Dante, SD Demographics

A map of Dante's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	113	66	94.2%	88.0%
Native American/Other	7	3	5.8%	4.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.3%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	5.3%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	1.3%

Dante, South Dakota has an estimated population of 120, a dramatic increase from the 75 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 5.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dante, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dante 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 Dante, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dante is ranked the 283rd 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). Dante was ranked the 353rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dante's White Population

113 residents of Dante, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dante is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Dante ranks 280th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dante's White population has grown by an estimated 71.2%. White residents' share of Dante's population has increased from 88.0% to 94.2%.

Dante is more White than neighboring Wagner (45.7% White), Greenwood Colony (0% White), and Delmont (82% White). Dante is less White than neighboring Clearfield Colony (100% White), and Avon (96.2% White).

Dante's Black Population

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

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

Dante is less Black than neighboring Wagner (0.4% Black).

Dante's Asian Population

0 residents of Dante, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dante is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Dante ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dante's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dante's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Dante is less Asian than neighboring Wagner (2% Asian).

Dante's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Dante, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dante is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Dante ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dante's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Dante's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.0%.

Dante is less Hispanic than neighboring Wagner (7.4% Hispanic), Avon (0.9% Hispanic), and Delmont (4.4% Hispanic).

Dante's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Dante, or 5.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dante is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dante ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dante's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dante's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.8%.

Dante is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clearfield Colony (0% Native American/Other), Avon (1.8% Native American/Other), Greenwood Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Delmont (2.7% Native American/Other). Dante is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wagner (36.4% Native American/Other).

Dante's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Dante, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dante is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Dante ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dante's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dante's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Dante is less Multiracial than neighboring Wagner (8.2% Multiracial), Avon (1.1% Multiracial), and Delmont (10.9% 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.