Gettysburg, SD Demographics

A map of Gettysburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,118	999	88.7%	90.5%
Multiracial	53	27	4.2%	2.4%
Black	37	4	2.9%	0.4%
Native American/Other	37	39	2.9%	3.5%
Asian	15	10	1.2%	0.9%
Hispanic	0	25	0.0%	2.3%

Gettysburg, South Dakota has an estimated population of 1,260, a large increase from the 1,104 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 2.9% Native American/Other, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gettysburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 20.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gettysburg is ranked the 64th 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). Gettysburg was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gettysburg's White Population

1,118 residents of Gettysburg, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gettysburg is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Gettysburg ranks 230th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's White population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Gettysburg's population has decreased from 90.5% to 88.7%.

Gettysburg is more White than neighboring Agar (74.1% White). Gettysburg is less White than neighboring Lebanon (100% White), Hoven (100% White), Lowry (100% White), and Onida (94.1% White).

Gettysburg's Black Population

37 residents of Gettysburg, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gettysburg is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Gettysburg ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 825.0%. Black residents' share of Gettysburg's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.9%.

Gettysburg is more Black than neighboring Lebanon (0% Black), Agar (0% Black), Hoven (0% Black), Lowry (0% Black), and Onida (1.7% Black).

Gettysburg's Asian Population

15 residents of Gettysburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gettysburg is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Gettysburg ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Gettysburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Gettysburg is more Asian than neighboring Lebanon (0% Asian), Agar (0% Asian), Hoven (0% Asian), Lowry (0% Asian), and Onida (0% Asian).

Gettysburg's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Gettysburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gettysburg is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Gettysburg ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gettysburg's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Gettysburg's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Gettysburg, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gettysburg is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gettysburg ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gettysburg's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.9%.

Gettysburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lebanon (0% Native American/Other), Agar (0% Native American/Other), Hoven (0% Native American/Other), Lowry (0% Native American/Other), and Onida (0% Native American/Other).

Gettysburg's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Gettysburg, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gettysburg is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gettysburg ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gettysburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 96.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Gettysburg's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.2%.

Gettysburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Lebanon (0% Multiracial), Hoven (0% Multiracial), and Lowry (0% Multiracial). Gettysburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Agar (25.9% 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.