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North Spearfish

South Dakota · 2,366 residents · 4.284 sq mi
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North Spearfish has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,366
+3%since 2000
from 2,306 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
552 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+18%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024North Spearfish
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,706
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,553
+111%since 2000
from $16,865 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+28%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,214)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(2,103)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(103)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other1.6%(38)
Diversity Score17.2%(407)
Diversity Score
17
+375%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Spearfish, South Dakota?

North Spearfish, South Dakota has about 2,366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Spearfish, South Dakota?

The typical household in North Spearfish, South Dakota earns about $64,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Spearfish, South Dakota expensive?

In North Spearfish, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $218,500, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in North Spearfish, South Dakota?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Spearfish, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Spearfish, South Dakota?

About 6.5% of people in North Spearfish, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Spearfish, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, North Spearfish, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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