Soldier Creek, SD Demographics

A map of Soldier Creek's Population by Race

Soldier Creek, South Dakota has an estimated population of 201, a slight decrease from the 205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Soldier Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Soldier Creek 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 Soldier Creek, that probability was 8.5% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Soldier Creek is ranked the 235th 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). Soldier Creek was ranked the 229th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Soldier Creek's White Population

0 residents of Soldier Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Soldier Creek is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Soldier Creek ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldier Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Soldier Creek's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Soldier Creek is less White than neighboring Rosebud (6.6% White), St. Francis (1.7% White), and Mission (11.9% White).

Soldier Creek's Black Population

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

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

Soldier Creek is less Black than neighboring Rosebud (1.3% Black), and Mission (0.3% Black).

Soldier Creek's Asian Population

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

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

Soldier Creek is less Asian than neighboring Rosebud (0.9% Asian), St. Francis (26.1% Asian), and Mission (0.8% Asian).

Soldier Creek's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Soldier Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Soldier Creek is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Soldier Creek ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldier Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Soldier Creek's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Soldier Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosebud (5.4% Hispanic), Parmelee (2.1% Hispanic), St. Francis (1.2% Hispanic), and Mission (1.1% Hispanic).

Soldier Creek's Native American/Other Population

201 residents of Soldier Creek, or 100.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Soldier Creek is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Soldier Creek ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldier Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Soldier Creek's population has increased from 95.6% to 100.0%.

Soldier Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosebud (84.9% Native American/Other), Parmelee (97.9% Native American/Other), St. Francis (71% Native American/Other), and Mission (75.4% Native American/Other).

Soldier Creek's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Soldier Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Soldier Creek is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Soldier Creek ranks 397th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Soldier Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Soldier Creek's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Soldier Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosebud (0.9% Multiracial), and 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.