Vale, SD Demographics

A map of Vale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	64	121	87.7%	93.1%
Multiracial	5	2	6.8%	1.5%
Native American/Other	4	2	5.5%	1.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.5%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	2.3%

Vale, South Dakota has an estimated population of 73, a dramatic decrease from the 130 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 6.8% Multiracial, 5.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vale 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 Vale, that probability was 13.2% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vale 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). Vale was ranked the 278th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vale's White Population

64 residents of Vale, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vale is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Vale ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's White population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. White residents' share of Vale's population has decreased from 93.1% to 87.7%.

Vale is more White than neighboring Newell (82.5% White), Nisland (56.9% White), and Blucksberg Mountain (74% White). Vale is less White than neighboring Sturgis (91.1% White), and Whitewood (91% White).

Vale's Black Population

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

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

Vale is less Black than neighboring Sturgis (1.9% Black).

Vale's Asian Population

0 residents of Vale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vale is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Vale ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Vale's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Vale is less Asian than neighboring Newell (1.1% Asian).

Vale's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Vale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vale is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Vale ranks 228th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Vale's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Vale is less Hispanic than neighboring Nisland (6.4% Hispanic), Sturgis (3% Hispanic), and Whitewood (1.1% Hispanic).

Vale's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Vale, or 5.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vale is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Vale ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vale's population has increased from 1.5% to 5.5%.

Vale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newell (1.3% Native American/Other), Nisland (0% Native American/Other), Sturgis (2.3% Native American/Other), Blucksberg Mountain (0% Native American/Other), and Whitewood (2.3% Native American/Other).

Vale's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Vale, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vale is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vale ranks 337th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Vale's population has increased from 1.5% to 6.8%.

Vale is more Multiracial than neighboring Sturgis (1.7% Multiracial), and Whitewood (5.6% Multiracial). Vale is less Multiracial than neighboring Newell (15.1% Multiracial), Nisland (36.7% Multiracial), and Blucksberg Mountain (26% 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.