Dell Rapids, SD Demographics

A map of Dell Rapids's Population by Race

Dell Rapids, South Dakota has an estimated population of 3,905, a slight decrease from the 3,996 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dell Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dell Rapids has become 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 Dell Rapids, that probability was 9.9% in 2020 and 14.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dell Rapids is ranked the 21st 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). Dell Rapids was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dell Rapids's White Population

3,599 residents of Dell Rapids, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dell Rapids is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Dell Rapids ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dell Rapids's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Dell Rapids's population has decreased from 94.9% to 92.2%.

Dell Rapids is more White than neighboring Baltic (90.7% White), Trent (81.5% White), and Egan (79.4% White). Dell Rapids is less White than neighboring Renner Corner (100% White), and Lyons (100% White).

Dell Rapids's Black Population

0 residents of Dell Rapids, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dell Rapids is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Dell Rapids ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dell Rapids's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dell Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dell Rapids is less Black than neighboring Baltic (1.1% Black).

Dell Rapids's Asian Population

0 residents of Dell Rapids, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dell Rapids is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Dell Rapids ranks 138th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dell Rapids's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dell Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dell Rapids's Hispanic Population

139 residents of Dell Rapids, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dell Rapids is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Dell Rapids ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dell Rapids's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 135.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Dell Rapids's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.6%.

Dell Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Baltic (0.8% Hispanic), Trent (2.9% Hispanic), Renner Corner (0% Hispanic), and Lyons (0% Hispanic). Dell Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring Egan (12.4% Hispanic).

Dell Rapids's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Dell Rapids, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dell Rapids is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dell Rapids ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dell Rapids's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dell Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Dell Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Baltic (0.5% Native American/Other), Trent (0% Native American/Other), Renner Corner (0% Native American/Other), and Lyons (0% Native American/Other). Dell Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Egan (1.5% Native American/Other).

Dell Rapids's Multiracial Population

133 residents of Dell Rapids, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dell Rapids is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Dell Rapids ranks 280th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dell Rapids's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Dell Rapids's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.4%.

Dell Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Renner Corner (0% Multiracial), and Lyons (0% Multiracial). Dell Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Baltic (6.9% Multiracial), Trent (15.5% Multiracial), and Egan (6.7% 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.