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Deadwood

South Dakota · 1,156 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 $41,654. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 224 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,156
−16%since 2000
from 1,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
56.2
+34%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Deadwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.3%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(40)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.7%(31)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.3%(38)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(38)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(119)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.9%(103)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.8%(159)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422.1%(256)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418.8%(217)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.5%(87)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(41)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,654
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,911
+52%since 2000
from $17,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+17%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,005)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(49)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other9.2%(106)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(70)
Spaniard1.6%(26)
Ancestry
German36.9%(585)
Norwegian12.9%(205)
Irish11%(175)
Russian10.2%(161)
English5%(79)
American3.3%(52)
Italian3.2%(50)
Swedish2.8%(44)
Dutch2.3%(36)
French2%(32)
Polish2%(32)
Welsh1.7%(27)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
British1.5%(24)
Scottish1.5%(23)
Czech1%(16)
Danish0.9%(14)
Finnish0.8%(13)
Hungarian0.6%(10)
Swiss0.4%(7)
Romanian0.3%(5)
Canadian0.3%(4)
Croatian0.3%(4)
Jamaican0.3%(4)
Lebanese0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Russian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deadwood, South Dakota?

Deadwood, South Dakota has about 1,156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deadwood, South Dakota earns about $41,654 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 $162,500, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Deadwood, South Dakota?

About 20.5% 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 11.2% 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 674 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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