Spearfish, SD

City

Demographics of Spearfish

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.9%

Households with Children

21.8%

School Enrollment K-12

1,138

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.7%
Working Age (35-54): 22.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.5%
High School / GED: 23.1%
Some College or Associate's: 30.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 5.7%
Couples & Adults: 25.0%
Living Alone: 53.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 56.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.7%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 11.3%
Not Enrolled: 73.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Spearfish

Homestake / Winterville

Savoy / Spearfish Canyon Floor Nature Hiking Trail

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources