Demographics & People — Box Elder, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,457 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,000 |
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| Median Age | 28.8 |
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| Total Households | 4,311 |
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| Family Households | 3,115 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,863 |
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| Black or African American | 291 |
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| Asian | 178 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,235 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,684 |
| German | 2,957 |
| Other groups | 2,461 |
| Irish | 1,319 |
| English | 1,083 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 687 |
| American | 565 |
| European | 557 |
| Norwegian | 397 |
| Scottish | 281 |
Language
| English Only | 10,763 |
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| Spanish | 126 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,097 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,482 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,838 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.9% |
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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 Box Elder, South Dakota.
