Redfield, SD Demographics

A map of Redfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,824	2,026	91.7%	91.5%
Multiracial	95	57	4.8%	2.6%
Hispanic	65	83	3.3%	3.7%
Native American/Other	5	26	0.3%	1.2%
Black	0	20	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Redfield, South Dakota has an estimated population of 1,989, a large decrease from the 2,214 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Redfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Redfield is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Redfield, that probability was 16.0% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Redfield is ranked the 44th 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). Redfield was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Redfield's White Population

1,824 residents of Redfield, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Redfield is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Redfield ranks 204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redfield's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Redfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.7%.

Redfield is more White than neighboring Ashton (87.7% White). Redfield is less White than neighboring Tulare (100% White), Frankfort (98.4% White), Glendale Colony (100% White), and Spink Colony (100% White).

Redfield's Black Population

0 residents of Redfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Redfield is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Redfield ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Redfield's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Redfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Redfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Redfield is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Redfield ranks 170th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

Redfield's Hispanic Population

65 residents of Redfield, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Redfield is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Redfield ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Redfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Redfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Tulare (0% Hispanic), Frankfort (1.6% Hispanic), Glendale Colony (0% Hispanic), and Spink Colony (0% Hispanic). Redfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Ashton (12.3% Hispanic).

Redfield's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Redfield, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Redfield is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Redfield ranks 271st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Redfield's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Redfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ashton (0% Native American/Other), Tulare (0% Native American/Other), Frankfort (0% Native American/Other), Glendale Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Spink Colony (0% Native American/Other).

Redfield's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Redfield, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Redfield is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Redfield ranks 259th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Redfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Redfield's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.8%.

Redfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Ashton (0% Multiracial), Tulare (0% Multiracial), Frankfort (0% Multiracial), Glendale Colony (0% Multiracial), and Spink Colony (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.