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Deadwood

County:
Lawrence County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.929
State:
South Dakota

Deadwood is a city located in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Deadwood has a 2026 population of 1,444. It is also the county seat of Lawrence County. Deadwood is currently growing at a rate of 3.51% annually and its population has increased by 25.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,152 in 2020.

The median household income in Deadwood is $40,179 with a poverty rate of 6.66%. The median age in Deadwood is 57.3 years: 60.7 years for males, and 50.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 135.7 males.

1.4K
Total Population
293
Density (mi²)
49 3.51%
Growth

Deadwood Population

Deadwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,444493.51%
20251,395483.56%
20241,34710.07%
20231,3461018.11%
20221,245433.58%
20211,202504.34%
20201,15200%
20191,296-9-0.69%
20181,305-12-0.91%
20171,317342.65%
20161,28390.71%
20151,274-8-0.62%
20141,282-25-1.91%
20131,307231.79%
20121,284-6-0.47%
20111,290201.57%
20101,29530.23%

Median Age

Overall: 57.3 years
Female: 50.2 years
Male: 60.7 years

Deadwood Adults

There are 1,124 adults, (450 of whom are seniors) in Deadwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 513 (42.4%)
Male: 696 (57.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Deadwood includes 90.9% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09990.9%
Two or more races705.79%
Asian201.65%
Black or African American80.66%
Native American70.58%
Other race50.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races423.47%
White70.58%
Other race50.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09290.32%
Two or more races282.32%
Asian201.65%
Black or African American80.66%
Native American70.58%

Deadwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Deadwood 's average per capita income is $38,500. Household income levels show a median of $40,179. The poverty rate stands at 6.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,341-
Families$88,333$99,384
Households$40,179$62,783
Non Families$26,058$40,562

$38,500

Average Income

$40,179

Median Household Income

6.66%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)