Poinsett Colony, SD Demographics

A map of Poinsett Colony's Population by Race

Poinsett Colony, South Dakota has an estimated population of 0, a dramatic decrease from the 5 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poinsett Colony, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poinsett Colony has become considerably 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 Poinsett Colony, that probability was 64.0% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poinsett Colony is ranked the 440th 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). Poinsett Colony was ranked the 470th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poinsett Colony's White Population

0 residents of Poinsett Colony, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poinsett Colony is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Poinsett Colony ranks 421st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinsett Colony's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Poinsett Colony's population has decreased from 40.0% to 0.0%.

Poinsett Colony is less White than neighboring Estelline (80.5% White), Castlewood (90.8% White), Lake Poinsett (94% White), and Bruce (90.3% White).

Poinsett Colony's Black Population

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

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

Poinsett Colony is less Black than neighboring Estelline (0.5% Black), and Castlewood (0.6% Black).

Poinsett Colony's Asian Population

0 residents of Poinsett Colony, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poinsett Colony is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Poinsett Colony ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinsett Colony's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Poinsett Colony's population has decreased from 20.0% to 0.0%.

Poinsett Colony is less Asian than neighboring Estelline (0.5% Asian), Lake Poinsett (1.4% Asian), and Bruce (0.3% Asian).

Poinsett Colony's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Poinsett Colony, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poinsett Colony is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Poinsett Colony ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinsett Colony's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poinsett Colony's population has decreased from 40.0% to 0.0%.

Poinsett Colony is less Hispanic than neighboring Estelline (12.9% Hispanic), Castlewood (0.5% Hispanic), and Bruce (8.3% Hispanic).

Poinsett Colony's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poinsett Colony, 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 Poinsett Colony is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Poinsett Colony ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinsett Colony's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Poinsett Colony's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poinsett Colony is less Native American/Other than neighboring Estelline (0.4% Native American/Other), Castlewood (1.2% Native American/Other), and Bruce (0.3% Native American/Other).

Poinsett Colony's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Poinsett Colony, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poinsett Colony is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Poinsett Colony ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

Poinsett Colony is less Multiracial than neighboring Estelline (5.3% Multiracial), Castlewood (6.8% Multiracial), Lake Poinsett (4.6% Multiracial), and Bruce (0.7% 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.