Deadwood, SD Demographics

A map of Deadwood's Population by Race

Deadwood, South Dakota has an estimated population of 1,209, an increase from the 1,156 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Deadwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Deadwood 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 Deadwood, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Deadwood is ranked the 66th 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). Deadwood was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Deadwood's White Population

1,092 residents of Deadwood, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Deadwood is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Deadwood ranks 300th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deadwood's White population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Deadwood's population has increased from 86.9% to 90.3%.

Deadwood is more White than neighboring Boulder Canyon (67.4% White). Deadwood is less White than neighboring Central City (99.3% White), Lead (91.8% White), Crook City (100% White), and Whitewood (91% White).

Deadwood's Black Population

8 residents of Deadwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Deadwood is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Deadwood ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deadwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Black residents' share of Deadwood's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.7%.

Deadwood is more Black than neighboring Central City (0% Black), Lead (0.2% Black), Crook City (0% Black), Whitewood (0% Black), and Boulder Canyon (0% Black).

Deadwood's Asian Population

20 residents of Deadwood, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Deadwood is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Deadwood ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deadwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 185.7%. Asian residents' share of Deadwood's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

Deadwood is more Asian than neighboring Central City (0% Asian), Lead (0% Asian), Crook City (0% Asian), Whitewood (0% Asian), and Boulder Canyon (0% Asian).

Deadwood's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Deadwood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Deadwood is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Deadwood ranks 120th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deadwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Deadwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Deadwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Central City (0% Hispanic), Lead (2.4% Hispanic), Crook City (0% Hispanic), and Whitewood (1.1% Hispanic). Deadwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Boulder Canyon (19.9% Hispanic).

Deadwood's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Deadwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Deadwood is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Deadwood ranks 205th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deadwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 72.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Deadwood's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.6%.

Deadwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crook City (0% Native American/Other), and Boulder Canyon (0% Native American/Other). Deadwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central City (0.7% Native American/Other), Lead (1.9% Native American/Other), and Whitewood (2.3% Native American/Other).

Deadwood's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Deadwood, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Deadwood is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Deadwood ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deadwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Deadwood's population has decreased from 6.0% to 2.3%.

Deadwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Central City (0% Multiracial), and Crook City (0% Multiracial). Deadwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Lead (3.7% Multiracial), Whitewood (5.6% Multiracial), and Boulder Canyon (12.7% 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.