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Deadwood

South Dakota · 1,270 residents · 4.929 sq mi
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Deadwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,904. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,270
−8%since 2000
from 1,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
258 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
48.0
+15%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Deadwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,904
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,641 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,572
+45%since 2000
from $17,673 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$111,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$520
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
29.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
46.4% rent
27.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
22.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(38)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,177)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(43)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score12.4%(158)
12
+63%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
27.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
51.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
19.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deadwood, South Dakota?

Deadwood, South Dakota has about 1,270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deadwood, South Dakota earns about $34,904 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 $111,300, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Deadwood, South Dakota?

About 22.9% 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 13.9% 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 560 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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