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Blackhawk

South Dakota · 3,026 residents · 4.738 sq mi
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Blackhawk has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,003. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,026
+24%since 2000
from 2,432 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
639 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+22%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Blackhawk
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,003
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,414 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,223
+63%since 2000
from $17,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+59%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,287)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(39)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(130)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,566)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(125)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0.8%(25)
Diversity Score15.3%(462)
Diversity Score
15
+185%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackhawk, South Dakota?

Blackhawk, South Dakota has about 3,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackhawk, South Dakota?

The typical household in Blackhawk, South Dakota earns about $68,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackhawk, South Dakota expensive?

In Blackhawk, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $190,400, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Blackhawk, South Dakota?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blackhawk, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackhawk, South Dakota?

About 9.5% of people in Blackhawk, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackhawk, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackhawk, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,238 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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