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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Spearfish

South Dakota · 6,966 residents · 17.236 sq mi
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Spearfish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,680. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,640 residents. Median home value is $60,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,966
−19%vs 2000
vs 8,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
404 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−3%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K8K10K12K14K1990201020202024Spearfish
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,680
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,887 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,886
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,565 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $392 in 2000
US average: $450
45.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.1% in 2000
54.7% rent
2.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(8,121)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(149)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(515)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(6,695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(92)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other3.8%(264)
Diversity Score12.3%(859)
12
+106%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spearfish, South Dakota?

Spearfish, South Dakota has about 6,966 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Spearfish, South Dakota earns about $20,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spearfish, South Dakota expensive?

In Spearfish, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Spearfish, South Dakota?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spearfish, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spearfish, South Dakota?

About 18.5% of people in Spearfish, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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