Mobridge, SD Demographics

A map of Mobridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,966	2,229	67.1%	68.4%
Native American/Other	514	736	17.5%	22.6%
Multiracial	424	217	14.5%	6.7%
Asian	28	7	1.0%	0.2%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	67	0.0%	2.1%

Mobridge, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,932, a large decrease from the 3,261 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.1% White, 17.5% Native American/Other, 14.5% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mobridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mobridge has become 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 Mobridge, that probability was 47.7% in 2020 and 49.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mobridge is ranked the 30th 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). Mobridge was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mobridge's White Population

1,966 residents of Mobridge, or 67.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mobridge is considerably lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Mobridge ranks 398th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mobridge's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Mobridge's population has decreased from 68.4% to 67.1%.

Mobridge is more White than neighboring Wakpala (0.7% White), and Kenel (2.5% White). Mobridge is less White than neighboring Glenham (100% White), Akaska (97.1% White), and Pollock (92.2% White).

Mobridge's Black Population

0 residents of Mobridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mobridge is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Mobridge ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

Mobridge's Asian Population

28 residents of Mobridge, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mobridge is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Mobridge ranks 148th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mobridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Mobridge's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Mobridge is more Asian than neighboring Wakpala (0% Asian), Glenham (0% Asian), Kenel (0% Asian), Akaska (0% Asian), and Pollock (0% Asian).

Mobridge's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Mobridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mobridge is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mobridge ranks 258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mobridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mobridge's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Mobridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Pollock (2.2% Hispanic).

Mobridge's Native American/Other Population

514 residents of Mobridge, or 17.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mobridge is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mobridge ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mobridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mobridge's population has decreased from 22.6% to 17.5%.

Mobridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenham (0% Native American/Other), Akaska (2.9% Native American/Other), and Pollock (0% Native American/Other). Mobridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wakpala (99.3% Native American/Other), and Kenel (93.3% Native American/Other).

Mobridge's Multiracial Population

424 residents of Mobridge, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mobridge is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Mobridge ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mobridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 95.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Mobridge's population has increased from 6.7% to 14.5%.

Mobridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Wakpala (0% Multiracial), Glenham (0% Multiracial), Kenel (4.3% Multiracial), Akaska (0% Multiracial), and Pollock (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.