Egan, SD Demographics
A map of Egan's Population by Race
Egan, South Dakota has an estimated population of 194, a large decrease from the 241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 6.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Egan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Egan has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Egan, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Egan is ranked the 241st 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). Egan was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Egan's White Population
154 residents of Egan, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Egan is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Egan ranks 321st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Egan's White population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. White residents' share of Egan's population has decreased from 85.5% to 79.4%.
Egan is more White than neighboring Flandreau (56.1% White), and Pleasant Valley Colony (0% White). Egan is less White than neighboring Trent (81.5% White), Colman (87.9% White), and Dell Rapids (92.2% White).
Egan's Black Population
0 residents of Egan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Egan is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Egan ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Egan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Egan's Asian Population
0 residents of Egan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Egan is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Egan ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Egan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Egan is less Asian than neighboring Flandreau (4.5% Asian).
Egan's Hispanic Population
24 residents of Egan, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Egan is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Egan ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Egan's population has increased from 5.0% to 12.4%.
Egan is more Hispanic than neighboring Flandreau (7.5% Hispanic), Trent (2.9% Hispanic), Colman (7.5% Hispanic), Pleasant Valley Colony (0% Hispanic), and Dell Rapids (3.6% Hispanic).
Egan's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of Egan, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Egan is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Egan ranks 116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Egan's population has decreased from 6.2% to 1.5%.
Egan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trent (0% Native American/Other), Colman (0.8% Native American/Other), Pleasant Valley Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Dell Rapids (0.9% Native American/Other). Egan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flandreau (21.9% Native American/Other).
Egan's Multiracial Population
13 residents of Egan, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Egan is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Egan ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Egan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Egan's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.7%.
Egan is more Multiracial than neighboring Colman (3.8% Multiracial), Pleasant Valley Colony (0% Multiracial), and Dell Rapids (3.4% Multiracial). Egan is less Multiracial than neighboring Flandreau (9.9% Multiracial), and Trent (15.5% 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.