Irene, SD Demographics

A map of Irene's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	398	392	87.3%	92.9%
Hispanic	29	11	6.4%	2.6%
Multiracial	20	5	4.4%	1.2%
Black	5	0	1.1%	0.0%
Native American/Other	4	12	0.9%	2.8%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Irene, South Dakota has an estimated population of 456, an increase from the 422 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Irene, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Irene has become considerably 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 Irene, that probability was 13.6% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Irene is ranked the 160th 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). Irene was ranked the 163rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Irene's White Population

398 residents of Irene, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Irene is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Irene ranks 159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irene's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Irene's population has decreased from 92.9% to 87.3%.

Irene is more White than neighboring Cameron Colony (72.7% White), and Gayville (83.2% White). Irene is less White than neighboring Wakonda (91.5% White), Viborg (88.4% White), and Volin (89.9% White).

Irene's Black Population

5 residents of Irene, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Irene is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Irene ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irene's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Black residents' share of Irene's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.1%.

Irene is more Black than neighboring Viborg (0.5% Black), Volin (0% Black), and Gayville (0% Black). Irene is less Black than neighboring Wakonda (2% Black), and Cameron Colony (27.3% Black).

Irene's Asian Population

0 residents of Irene, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Irene is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Irene ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irene's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Irene's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Irene is less Asian than neighboring Wakonda (0.3% Asian).

Irene's Hispanic Population

29 residents of Irene, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Irene is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Irene ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irene's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 163.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Irene's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.4%.

Irene is more Hispanic than neighboring Wakonda (0% Hispanic), Volin (5% Hispanic), and Cameron Colony (0% Hispanic). Irene is less Hispanic than neighboring Gayville (10.8% Hispanic).

Irene's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Irene, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Irene is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Irene ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irene's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Irene's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.9%.

Irene is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wakonda (0.3% Native American/Other), Volin (0% Native American/Other), and Cameron Colony (0% Native American/Other). Irene is less Native American/Other than neighboring Viborg (2.5% Native American/Other), and Gayville (2.5% Native American/Other).

Irene's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Irene, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Irene is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Irene ranks 368th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Irene's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Irene's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.4%.

Irene is more Multiracial than neighboring Viborg (2.2% Multiracial), Cameron Colony (0% Multiracial), and Gayville (3.5% Multiracial). Irene is less Multiracial than neighboring Wakonda (6% Multiracial), and Volin (5% 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.