Rosebud, SD Demographics

A map of Rosebud's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	1,409	1,350	84.9%	92.8%
White	109	39	6.6%	2.7%
Hispanic	89	42	5.4%	2.9%
Black	22	1	1.3%	0.1%
Asian	15	3	0.9%	0.2%
Multiracial	15	20	0.9%	1.4%

Rosebud, South Dakota has an estimated population of 1,659, a large increase from the 1,455 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% Native American/Other, 6.6% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosebud, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosebud 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 Rosebud, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 27.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosebud is ranked the 49th 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). Rosebud was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosebud's White Population

109 residents of Rosebud, or 6.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosebud is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Rosebud ranks 447th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's White population has grown by an estimated 179.5%. White residents' share of Rosebud's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.6%.

Rosebud is more White than neighboring Two Strike (0% White), Soldier Creek (0% White), St. Francis (1.7% White), and Antelope (2.3% White). Rosebud is less White than neighboring Mission (11.9% White).

Rosebud's Black Population

22 residents of Rosebud, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosebud is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Rosebud ranks 180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Black population has grown by an estimated 2100.0%. Black residents' share of Rosebud's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.3%.

Rosebud is more Black than neighboring Two Strike (0% Black), Soldier Creek (0% Black), St. Francis (0% Black), Mission (0.3% Black), and Antelope (0% Black).

Rosebud's Asian Population

15 residents of Rosebud, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosebud is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Rosebud ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Rosebud's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

Rosebud is more Asian than neighboring Two Strike (0% Asian), Soldier Creek (0% Asian), Mission (0.8% Asian), and Antelope (0% Asian). Rosebud is less Asian than neighboring St. Francis (26.1% Asian).

Rosebud's Hispanic Population

89 residents of Rosebud, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosebud is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rosebud ranks 189th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosebud's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.4%.

Rosebud is more Hispanic than neighboring Two Strike (0% Hispanic), Soldier Creek (0% Hispanic), St. Francis (1.2% Hispanic), Mission (1.1% Hispanic), and Antelope (0% Hispanic).

Rosebud's Native American/Other Population

1,409 residents of Rosebud, or 84.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosebud is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosebud ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosebud's population has decreased from 92.8% to 84.9%.

Rosebud is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Francis (71% Native American/Other), and Mission (75.4% Native American/Other). Rosebud is less Native American/Other than neighboring Two Strike (100% Native American/Other), Soldier Creek (100% Native American/Other), and Antelope (97.7% Native American/Other).

Rosebud's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Rosebud, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosebud is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rosebud ranks 358th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosebud's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Rosebud is more Multiracial than neighboring Two Strike (0% Multiracial), Soldier Creek (0% Multiracial), St. Francis (0% Multiracial), and Antelope (0% Multiracial). Rosebud is less Multiracial than neighboring Mission (10.5% 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.