De Smet, ID Demographics

A map of De Smet's Population by Race

De Smet, Idaho has an estimated population of 135, a decrease from the 145 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.8% Native American/Other, 32.6% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 2.2% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of De Smet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

De Smet has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In De Smet, that probability was 28.4% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

De Smet is ranked the 205th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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). De Smet was ranked the 204th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

De Smet's White Population

3 residents of De Smet, or 2.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in De Smet is significantly lower than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. De Smet ranks 236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Smet's White population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. White residents' share of De Smet's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.2%.

De Smet is less White than neighboring Tensed (69% White), Farmington (83.6% White), Tekoa (83.5% White), Plummer (43.1% White), and Onaway (84% White).

De Smet's Black Population

0 residents of De Smet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in De Smet is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. De Smet ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Smet's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of De Smet's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

De Smet is less Black than neighboring Plummer (3.1% Black).

De Smet's Asian Population

0 residents of De Smet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in De Smet is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. De Smet ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

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

De Smet is less Asian than neighboring Plummer (0.1% Asian).

De Smet's Hispanic Population

44 residents of De Smet, or 32.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in De Smet is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. De Smet ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Smet's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 450.0%. Hispanic residents' share of De Smet's population has increased from 5.5% to 32.6%.

De Smet is more Hispanic than neighboring Tensed (5.6% Hispanic), Farmington (10% Hispanic), Tekoa (11% Hispanic), Plummer (11.6% Hispanic), and Onaway (4.6% Hispanic).

De Smet's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of De Smet, or 57.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in De Smet is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. De Smet ranks 1st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Smet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of De Smet's population has decreased from 84.1% to 57.8%.

De Smet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tensed (15.5% Native American/Other), Farmington (3.6% Native American/Other), Tekoa (2.2% Native American/Other), Plummer (34.3% Native American/Other), and Onaway (3.8% Native American/Other).

De Smet's Multiracial Population

10 residents of De Smet, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in De Smet is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. De Smet ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, De Smet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of De Smet's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.4%.

De Smet is more Multiracial than neighboring Farmington (2.9% Multiracial), and Tekoa (3.3% Multiracial). De Smet is less Multiracial than neighboring Tensed (9.9% Multiracial), Plummer (7.8% Multiracial), and Onaway (7.6% 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.