Milbank, SD Demographics

A map of Milbank's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,107	3,097	88.1%	87.4%
Hispanic	377	287	10.7%	8.1%
Multiracial	40	105	1.1%	3.0%
Native American/Other	1	43	0.0%	1.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.3%

Milbank, South Dakota has an estimated population of 3,525, a less than 1% change from the 3,544 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milbank, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milbank has become less 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 Milbank, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milbank is ranked the 23rd 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). Milbank was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milbank's White Population

3,107 residents of Milbank, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milbank is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Milbank ranks 295th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milbank's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Milbank's population has increased from 87.4% to 88.1%.

Milbank is more White than neighboring Twin Brooks (79.3% White), La Bolt (87.5% White), and Big Stone City (87% White). Milbank is less White than neighboring Corona (100% White), and Albee (100% White).

Milbank's Black Population

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

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

Milbank's Asian Population

0 residents of Milbank, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milbank is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Milbank ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

Milbank is less Asian than neighboring Big Stone City (0.3% Asian).

Milbank's Hispanic Population

377 residents of Milbank, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milbank is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Milbank ranks 46th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milbank's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Milbank's population has increased from 8.1% to 10.7%.

Milbank is more Hispanic than neighboring Twin Brooks (0% Hispanic), Corona (0% Hispanic), La Bolt (8.8% Hispanic), and Albee (0% Hispanic). Milbank is less Hispanic than neighboring Big Stone City (11.6% Hispanic).

Milbank's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Milbank, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milbank is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Milbank ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milbank's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 97.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milbank's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Milbank is less Native American/Other than neighboring Twin Brooks (17.2% Native American/Other), and La Bolt (3.8% Native American/Other).

Milbank's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Milbank, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milbank is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Milbank ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milbank's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Milbank's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.1%.

Milbank is more Multiracial than neighboring Corona (0% Multiracial), La Bolt (0% Multiracial), and Albee (0% Multiracial). Milbank is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Brooks (3.4% 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.