Elk Point, SD Demographics

A map of Elk Point's Population by Race

Elk Point, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,537, a large increase from the 2,149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Point has become 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 Elk Point, that probability was 16.9% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Point is ranked the 35th 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). Elk Point was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Point's White Population

2,363 residents of Elk Point, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Point is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Elk Point ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Point's White population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. White residents' share of Elk Point's population has increased from 91.0% to 93.1%.

Elk Point is more White than neighboring Westfield (74.8% White), Ponca (91.2% White), Jefferson (87.9% White), and Burbank (49.1% White). Elk Point is less White than neighboring Richland (100% White).

Elk Point's Black Population

15 residents of Elk Point, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk Point is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Elk Point ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Elk Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Elk Point is more Black than neighboring Richland (0% Black), Westfield (0% Black), Ponca (0.1% Black), Jefferson (0% Black), and Burbank (0% Black).

Elk Point's Asian Population

7 residents of Elk Point, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Point is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Elk Point ranks 85th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Elk Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Elk Point is more Asian than neighboring Richland (0% Asian), Westfield (0% Asian), Ponca (0% Asian), Jefferson (0% Asian), and Burbank (0% Asian).

Elk Point's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Elk Point, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Point is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Point ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Point's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.4%.

Elk Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Richland (0% Hispanic). Elk Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Westfield (16.3% Hispanic), Ponca (5.5% Hispanic), Jefferson (7.6% Hispanic), and Burbank (49.1% Hispanic).

Elk Point's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Elk Point, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk Point is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Point ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Point's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Elk Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richland (0% Native American/Other), Jefferson (0% Native American/Other), and Burbank (0% Native American/Other). Elk Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westfield (1.6% Native American/Other), and Ponca (1.9% Native American/Other).

Elk Point's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Elk Point, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Point is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Point ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Point's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.5%.

Elk Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Richland (0% Multiracial), Ponca (1.2% Multiracial), and Burbank (1.8% Multiracial). Elk Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Westfield (7.3% 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.