Fruitdale, SD Demographics

A map of Fruitdale's Population by Race

Fruitdale, South Dakota has an estimated population of 134, a dramatic increase from the 73 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.5% White, 44.8% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fruitdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fruitdale has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Fruitdale, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fruitdale is ranked the 275th 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). Fruitdale was ranked the 355th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fruitdale's White Population

69 residents of Fruitdale, or 51.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fruitdale is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Fruitdale ranks 361st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitdale's White population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. White residents' share of Fruitdale's population has decreased from 80.8% to 51.5%.

Fruitdale is less White than neighboring St. Onge (100% White), Nisland (56.9% White), Belle Fourche (89.5% White), Spearfish (87.3% White), and Whitewood (91% White).

Fruitdale's Black Population

0 residents of Fruitdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fruitdale is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Fruitdale ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitdale's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Fruitdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fruitdale is less Black than neighboring Spearfish (0.2% Black).

Fruitdale's Asian Population

0 residents of Fruitdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fruitdale is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Fruitdale ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitdale's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Fruitdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fruitdale is less Asian than neighboring Spearfish (0.6% Asian).

Fruitdale's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Fruitdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fruitdale is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Fruitdale ranks 309th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fruitdale's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Fruitdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Nisland (6.4% Hispanic), Belle Fourche (5.2% Hispanic), Spearfish (3.9% Hispanic), and Whitewood (1.1% Hispanic).

Fruitdale's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Fruitdale, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fruitdale is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Fruitdale ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fruitdale's population has decreased from 11.0% to 3.7%.

Fruitdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Onge (0% Native American/Other), Nisland (0% Native American/Other), Belle Fourche (1.1% Native American/Other), and Whitewood (2.3% Native American/Other). Fruitdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spearfish (3.9% Native American/Other).

Fruitdale's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Fruitdale, or 44.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fruitdale is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Fruitdale ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruitdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fruitdale's population has increased from 6.8% to 44.8%.

Fruitdale is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Onge (0% Multiracial), Nisland (36.7% Multiracial), Belle Fourche (4.2% Multiracial), Spearfish (4.1% Multiracial), and Whitewood (5.6% 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.