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Deadwood

South Dakota · 1,360 residents (2025 est.) · 4.929 sq mi
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Deadwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,179. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,500. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,209
−12%since 2000
from 1,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 232 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+37%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,360 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Deadwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.6%(19)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.1%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.6%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(55)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(103)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(88)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(143)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(146)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(173)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.2%(341)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,179
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,641 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,219
+116%since 2000
from $17,673 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+10%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+70%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Deadwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(38)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,092)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(54)
Asian1.7%(20)
Other2.9%(35)
Diversity Score
23
+40%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(43)
Spaniard0.4%(5)
Asian origin
Thai1%(12)
Japanese0.7%(8)
Ancestry
German34.2%(413)
Norwegian14.6%(176)
Irish14%(169)
English11.7%(142)
Russian8.9%(108)
American4.4%(53)
Swedish4.4%(53)
Dutch3%(36)
Scottish2.9%(35)
French2.7%(33)
Welsh2.2%(27)
Polish1.7%(20)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.3%(16)
Croatian1%(12)
Czech0.7%(8)
British0.6%(7)
Belgian0.5%(6)
Italian0.5%(6)
Jamaican0.5%(6)
Arab0.2%(2)
Lebanese0.2%(2)
Finnish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26%(174)
Married38.8%(260)
Widowed4.3%(29)
Divorced30.9%(207)
Women 15+
Never married23.2%(113)
Married54.9%(268)
Widowed3.9%(19)
Divorced18%(88)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deadwood, South Dakota?

Deadwood, South Dakota has about 1,209 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deadwood, South Dakota earns about $40,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deadwood, South Dakota expensive?

In Deadwood, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $226,500, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Deadwood, South Dakota?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Deadwood, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deadwood, South Dakota?

About 6.7% of people in Deadwood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deadwood, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Deadwood, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 621 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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