Demographics & People — Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,741 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,000 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 2,407 |
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| Family Households | 1,355 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,197 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 18 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 317 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,398 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 968 |
| English | 838 |
| Other groups | 818 |
| Irish | 627 |
| Norwegian | 555 |
| European | 447 |
| American | 434 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 335 |
| Italian | 249 |
Language
| English Only | 5,203 |
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| Spanish | 113 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,359 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 386 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,301 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
