Spearfish, South Dakota Population 2022
Spearfish is a city located in Lawrence County South Dakota. Spearfish has a 2020 population of 12,023. Spearfish is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 14.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,523 in 2010.
The average household income in Spearfish is $73,951 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $763 per month, and the median house value is $212,700. The median age in Spearfish is 36.1 years, 34.6 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
Spearfish Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spearfishwas:
- White: 93.30%
- Two or more races: 2.47%
- Native American: 2.22%
- Asian: 1.16%
- Black or African American: 0.77%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
- Other race: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,078 | 117 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 25,961 | 117 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 25,844 | 117 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 25,727 | 50 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 25,677 | 360 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 25,317 | 490 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 24,827 | 95 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 24,732 | -207 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 24,939 | 537 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 24,402 | 73 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 24,329 | 124 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 24,205 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,773 | 93.30% |
| Two or More Races | 285 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 256 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 134 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 89 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.09% |
Spearfish Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,011 | 2.12 | 52.8 |
| Non Family | 2,486 | 1.35 | 31.7 |
| Married | 1,943 | 2.83 | 80.3 |
| Female | 425 | 3.21 | 52.9 |
| Male | 157 | 2.64 | 48.4 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 143 | 1.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 2.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,810 | 24.32% |
| Some College | 1,609 | 21.62% |
| Associates Degree | 635 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,047 | 27.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,036 | 13.92% |
Spearfish Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,050 | 6,760 | 2,873 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 143 | 69 |
| Asian | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Native American | 89 | 89 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 | 51 |
| Black | 16 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Spearfish Language by Age
Spearfish Language
97.23% of Spearfish residents speak only English, while 2.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.99% of the population.
Spearfish Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,775 | 1,170 | 11.97% |
| Multiple | 262 | 148 | 56.49% |
| Native | 194 | 71 | 36.60% |
| Hispanic | 255 | 58 | 22.75% |
| Black | 50 | 10 | 20.00% |
| Asian | 101 | 7 | 6.93% |
| Other | NaN% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.46%
Male Poverty Rate
16.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Spearfish
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spearfish is Multiple, with 56.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spearfish is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.93%.
Spearfish Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Spearfish Married by Age and Sex
Spearfish Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Spearfish Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 879 | 9.96% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 9.17% |
Spearfish Veterans by Education
6.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.54%
Born in Spearfish
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.58% of Spearfish residents were born in the United States, with 53.54% having been born in South Dakota. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,023 | 89 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 11,934 | 89 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 11,845 | 89 | 0.76% |
| 2019 | 11,756 | 89 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 11,667 | 21 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 11,646 | 208 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 11,438 | 257 | 2.30% |
| 2015 | 11,181 | 150 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 11,031 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 11,024 | 345 | 3.23% |
| 2012 | 10,679 | 62 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 10,617 | 94 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 10,523 | 1,917 | 2.03% |
| 2000 | 8,606 | 1,640 | 2.14% |
| 1990 | 6,966 | 1,715 | 2.87% |
| 1980 | 5,251 | 590 | 1.20% |
| 1970 | 4,661 | 979 | 2.39% |
| 1960 | 3,682 | 929 | 2.95% |
| 1950 | 2,753 | 0.00% |