Demographics & People — Deadwood, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,319 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 57.3 |
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| Total Households | 725 |
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| Family Households | 293 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.77 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,235 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 455 |
| Other groups | 202 |
| Irish | 177 |
| Norwegian | 175 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 172 |
| English | 115 |
| American | 112 |
| Russian | 104 |
| European | 87 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
Language
| English Only | 1,278 |
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| Spanish | 11 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,307 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 212 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,249 |
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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 Deadwood, South Dakota.
