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Horse Creek

County:
Mellette County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.95
State:
South Dakota

Horse Creek is a CDP located in Mellette County, South Dakota. Horse Creek has a 2026 population of 252. Horse Creek is currently growing at a rate of 6.33% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in Horse Creek is 15.7 years: 8.9 years for males, and 15.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males.

252
Total Population
265
Density (mi²)
15 6.33%
Growth

Horse Creek Population

Horse Creek Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026252156.33%
2025237167.24%

Median Age

Overall: 15.7 years
Female: 15.9 years
Male: 8.9 years

Horse Creek Adults

There are 71 adults, (1 of whom are seniors) in Horse Creek.

Sex Ratio

Female: 86 (53.1%)
Male: 76 (46.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Horse Creek includes 100% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American162100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American74.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American15595.68%

Horse Creek Marital Status

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)