Deadwood Population

2010–2026

1,407

2026 projection

21.7% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Deadwood. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,407+473.46%
20251,360+201.49%
20241,34000.00%
20231,340+977.80%
20221,243+433.58%
20211,200+443.81%
20201,156-60.52%
20191,162-242.02%
20181,186-262.15%
20171,212+191.59%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Deadwood is growing faster than Lawrence County, South Dakota, and the U.S.

  • Deadwood+18.4%
  • Lawrence County+14.0%
  • South Dakota+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Deadwood Demographics

57.3median age

Median age

Female50.2 yrs
Male60.7 yrs

Adults

1,124
450 seniors (65+) · 40% of adults674 other adults

Sex

Female 42.4% · 513Male 57.6% · 696

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 12 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Deadwood Income

$40,179median household income

Median household income

$40,179

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,500

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.7%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Deadwood Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%38%55%
Never married25%26%23%
Divorced26%31%18%
Widowed4%4%4%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201