Summerset, SD Demographics

A map of Summerset's Population by Race

Summerset, South Dakota has an estimated population of 3,022, a slight increase from the 2,972 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Summerset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Summerset 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 Summerset, that probability was 24.0% in 2020 and 12.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Summerset is ranked the 27th 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). Summerset was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Summerset's White Population

2,825 residents of Summerset, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Summerset is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Summerset ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerset's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Summerset's population has increased from 86.9% to 93.5%.

Summerset is more White than neighboring Wonderland Homes (57.9% White), Piedmont (91.9% White), Blackhawk (77.5% White), Johnson Siding (90.8% White), and Rapid City (76.3% White).

Summerset's Black Population

2 residents of Summerset, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Summerset is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Summerset ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerset's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Summerset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Summerset is more Black than neighboring Wonderland Homes (0% Black), and Johnson Siding (0% Black). Summerset is less Black than neighboring Piedmont (2.4% Black), Blackhawk (3.3% Black), and Rapid City (1.2% Black).

Summerset's Asian Population

35 residents of Summerset, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Summerset is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Summerset ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerset's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.8%. Asian residents' share of Summerset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Summerset is more Asian than neighboring Wonderland Homes (0% Asian), Piedmont (0.5% Asian), and Johnson Siding (0% Asian). Summerset is less Asian than neighboring Blackhawk (2.5% Asian), and Rapid City (1.3% Asian).

Summerset's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Summerset, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Summerset is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Summerset ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerset's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Summerset's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.7%.

Summerset is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (1.1% Hispanic), and Johnson Siding (0% Hispanic). Summerset is less Hispanic than neighboring Wonderland Homes (19.3% Hispanic), Blackhawk (2.9% Hispanic), and Rapid City (6.1% Hispanic).

Summerset's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Summerset, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Summerset is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Summerset ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Summerset's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.5%.

Summerset is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wonderland Homes (0.8% Native American/Other), Piedmont (1.4% Native American/Other), Blackhawk (3.4% Native American/Other), Johnson Siding (8% Native American/Other), and Rapid City (7.7% Native American/Other).

Summerset's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Summerset, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Summerset is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Summerset ranks 88th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerset's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Summerset's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.1%.

Summerset is more Multiracial than neighboring Piedmont (2.5% Multiracial), and Johnson Siding (1.3% Multiracial). Summerset is less Multiracial than neighboring Wonderland Homes (22% Multiracial), Blackhawk (10.4% Multiracial), and Rapid City (7.4% 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.