St. Francis, SD Demographics

A map of St. Francis's Population by Race

St. Francis, South Dakota has an estimated population of 593, a large increase from the 469 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.0% Native American/Other, 26.1% Asian, 1.7% White, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of St. Francis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

St. Francis has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 St. Francis, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

St. Francis is ranked the 136th 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). St. Francis was ranked the 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

St. Francis's White Population

10 residents of St. Francis, or 1.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in St. Francis is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. St. Francis ranks 467th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Francis's White population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. White residents' share of St. Francis's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.7%.

St. Francis is more White than neighboring Two Strike (0% White), and Soldier Creek (0% White). St. Francis is less White than neighboring Rosebud (6.6% White), Spring Creek (3.9% White), and Kilgore (78.5% White).

St. Francis's Black Population

0 residents of St. Francis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in St. Francis is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. St. Francis ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

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

St. Francis is less Black than neighboring Rosebud (1.3% Black).

St. Francis's Asian Population

155 residents of St. Francis, or 26.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in St. Francis is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. St. Francis ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Francis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1309.1%. Asian residents' share of St. Francis's population has increased from 2.3% to 26.1%.

St. Francis is more Asian than neighboring Two Strike (0% Asian), Rosebud (0.9% Asian), Spring Creek (0% Asian), Soldier Creek (0% Asian), and Kilgore (0% Asian).

St. Francis's Hispanic Population

7 residents of St. Francis, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in St. Francis is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. St. Francis ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Francis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Hispanic residents' share of St. Francis's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.2%.

St. Francis is more Hispanic than neighboring Two Strike (0% Hispanic), Spring Creek (0% Hispanic), Soldier Creek (0% Hispanic), and Kilgore (0% Hispanic). St. Francis is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosebud (5.4% Hispanic).

St. Francis's Native American/Other Population

421 residents of St. Francis, or 71.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in St. Francis is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. St. Francis ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Francis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of St. Francis's population has decreased from 93.4% to 71.0%.

St. Francis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kilgore (21.5% Native American/Other). St. Francis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Two Strike (100% Native American/Other), Rosebud (84.9% Native American/Other), Spring Creek (96.1% Native American/Other), and Soldier Creek (100% Native American/Other).

St. Francis's Multiracial Population

0 residents of St. Francis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in St. Francis is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. St. Francis ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Francis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of St. Francis's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

St. Francis is less Multiracial than neighboring Rosebud (0.9% 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.