Elk Point, SD Demographics

A map of Elk Point's Population by Race

Elk Point, South Dakota had a population of 2,149 in 2020. It was 91.0% White, 0.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elk Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Elk Point is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Elk Point's White Population

1,956 residents of Elk Point identify as White, or 91.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Elk Point slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Elk Point is ranked #217 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elk Point is more White than neighboring Richland (89.7% White), Westfield (68.3% White), and Burbank (89.2% White). Elk Point is less White than neighboring Ponca (91.5% White), and Jefferson (92.4% White).

Elk Point's Black Population

10 residents of Elk Point identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elk Point roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Elk Point is ranked #76 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elk Point is more Black than neighboring Richland (0% Black), Westfield (0% Black), and Burbank (0% Black). Elk Point is less Black than neighboring Ponca (1.3% Black), and Jefferson (0.6% Black).

Elk Point's Asian Population

14 residents of Elk Point identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elk Point roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Elk Point is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elk Point is more Asian than neighboring Richland (0% Asian), Ponca (0.3% Asian), Jefferson (0.2% Asian), and Burbank (0% Asian). Elk Point is less Asian than neighboring Westfield (0.8% Asian).

Elk Point's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Elk Point identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elk Point roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Elk Point is ranked #128 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elk Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Richland (2.1% Hispanic), Ponca (3.3% Hispanic), Jefferson (2.7% Hispanic), and Burbank (2.2% Hispanic). Elk Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Westfield (22.8% Hispanic).

Elk Point's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Elk Point identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elk Point slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Elk Point is ranked #299 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elk Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richland (0% Native American/Other), and Ponca (0.7% Native American/Other). Elk Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westfield (3.3% Native American/Other), Jefferson (1.3% Native American/Other), and Burbank (1.1% Native American/Other).

Elk Point's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Elk Point identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elk Point roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Elk Point is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elk Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Ponca (2.9% Multiracial), and Jefferson (2.7% Multiracial). Elk Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Richland (8.2% Multiracial), Westfield (4.9% Multiracial), and Burbank (7.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.