Running Water, SD Demographics

A map of Running Water's Population by Race

Running Water, South Dakota has an estimated population of 73, a dramatic increase from the 47 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.6% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Running Water, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Running Water has become 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 Running Water, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 2.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Running Water is ranked the 342nd 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). Running Water was ranked the 398th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Running Water's White Population

72 residents of Running Water, or 98.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Running Water is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Running Water ranks 1st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Water's White population has grown by an estimated 53.2%. White residents' share of Running Water's population has decreased from 100.0% to 98.6%.

Running Water is more White than neighboring Niobrara (87% White), Springfield (62.6% White), Santee (3% White), Verdigre (73.7% White), and Center (76.4% White).

Running Water's Black Population

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

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

Running Water is less Black than neighboring Springfield (7.6% Black), and Santee (0.4% Black).

Running Water's Asian Population

0 residents of Running Water, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Running Water is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Running Water ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

Running Water is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (0.3% Asian).

Running Water's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Running Water, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Running Water is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Running Water ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

Running Water is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (6.4% Hispanic), Santee (16.6% Hispanic), Verdigre (3.3% Hispanic), and Center (17.3% Hispanic).

Running Water's Native American/Other Population

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

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

Running Water is less Native American/Other than neighboring Niobrara (10.2% Native American/Other), Springfield (18.3% Native American/Other), Santee (78.3% Native American/Other), Verdigre (22% Native American/Other), and Center (5.8% Native American/Other).

Running Water's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Running Water, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Running Water is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Running Water ranks 405th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Running Water's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Multiracial residents' share of Running Water's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

Running Water is more Multiracial than neighboring Verdigre (1% Multiracial), and Center (0.5% Multiracial). Running Water is less Multiracial than neighboring Niobrara (2.8% Multiracial), Springfield (4.9% Multiracial), and Santee (1.7% 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.