Green Valley, SD Demographics

A map of Green Valley's Population by Race

Green Valley, South Dakota has an estimated population of 1,642, a dramatic increase from the 1,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.5% White, 19.1% Multiracial, 12.7% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Green Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Green Valley 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 Green Valley, that probability was 31.7% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Green Valley is ranked the 50th 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). Green Valley was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Green Valley's White Population

1,092 residents of Green Valley, or 66.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green Valley is considerably lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Green Valley ranks 347th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Valley's White population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. White residents' share of Green Valley's population has decreased from 82.0% to 66.5%.

Green Valley is less White than neighboring Rapid Valley (75.8% White), Box Elder (71.1% White), Ashland Heights (92.6% White), Rapid City (76.3% White), and Caputa (100% White).

Green Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Green Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green Valley is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Green Valley ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Green Valley's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Green Valley is less Black than neighboring Rapid Valley (1.2% Black), Box Elder (2.8% Black), and Rapid City (1.2% Black).

Green Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Green Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green Valley is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Green Valley ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Valley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Green Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Green Valley is less Asian than neighboring Rapid Valley (3.6% Asian), Box Elder (1.1% Asian), and Rapid City (1.3% Asian).

Green Valley's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Green Valley, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green Valley is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Green Valley ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 422.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Green Valley's population has increased from 3.8% to 12.7%.

Green Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Rapid Valley (3.5% Hispanic), Box Elder (8.2% Hispanic), Ashland Heights (0% Hispanic), Rapid City (6.1% Hispanic), and Caputa (0% Hispanic).

Green Valley's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Green Valley, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Green Valley is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Green Valley ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green Valley's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.6%.

Green Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ashland Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Caputa (0% Native American/Other). Green Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rapid Valley (6.2% Native American/Other), Box Elder (8.3% Native American/Other), and Rapid City (7.7% Native American/Other).

Green Valley's Multiracial Population

314 residents of Green Valley, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green Valley is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Green Valley ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Valley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 273.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Green Valley's population has increased from 8.0% to 19.1%.

Green Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Rapid Valley (9.7% Multiracial), Box Elder (8.4% Multiracial), Ashland Heights (7.4% Multiracial), Rapid City (7.4% Multiracial), and Caputa (0% 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.