Estelline, SD Demographics

A map of Estelline's Population by Race

Estelline, South Dakota has an estimated population of 831, a large increase from the 749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Estelline, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Estelline has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Estelline, that probability was 29.0% in 2020 and 33.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Estelline is ranked the 100th 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). Estelline was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Estelline's White Population

669 residents of Estelline, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Estelline is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Estelline ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estelline's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Estelline's population has decreased from 83.2% to 80.5%.

Estelline is more White than neighboring Poinsett Colony (0% White), and Claremont Colony (0% White). Estelline is less White than neighboring Bruce (90.3% White), Lake Poinsett (94% White), and Castlewood (90.8% White).

Estelline's Black Population

4 residents of Estelline, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Estelline is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Estelline ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estelline's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Estelline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Estelline is more Black than neighboring Poinsett Colony (0% Black), Bruce (0% Black), Claremont Colony (0% Black), and Lake Poinsett (0% Black). Estelline is less Black than neighboring Castlewood (0.6% Black).

Estelline's Asian Population

4 residents of Estelline, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Estelline is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Estelline ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estelline's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Estelline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Estelline is more Asian than neighboring Poinsett Colony (0% Asian), Bruce (0.3% Asian), Claremont Colony (0% Asian), and Castlewood (0% Asian). Estelline is less Asian than neighboring Lake Poinsett (1.4% Asian).

Estelline's Hispanic Population

107 residents of Estelline, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Estelline is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Estelline ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estelline's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Estelline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.9%.

Estelline is more Hispanic than neighboring Poinsett Colony (0% Hispanic), Bruce (8.3% Hispanic), Claremont Colony (0% Hispanic), Lake Poinsett (0% Hispanic), and Castlewood (0.5% Hispanic).

Estelline's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Estelline, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Estelline is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Estelline ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estelline's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Estelline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Estelline is more Native American/Other than neighboring Poinsett Colony (0% Native American/Other), Bruce (0.3% Native American/Other), Claremont Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Poinsett (0% Native American/Other). Estelline is less Native American/Other than neighboring Castlewood (1.2% Native American/Other).

Estelline's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Estelline, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Estelline is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Estelline ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Estelline's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 193.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Estelline's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.3%.

Estelline is more Multiracial than neighboring Poinsett Colony (0% Multiracial), Bruce (0.7% Multiracial), Claremont Colony (0% Multiracial), and Lake Poinsett (4.6% Multiracial). Estelline is less Multiracial than neighboring Castlewood (6.8% 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.