Emery, SD Demographics

A map of Emery's Population by Race

Emery, South Dakota had a population of 484 in 2020. It was 94.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Emery, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Emery is the 148th 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).

Emery's White Population

459 residents of Emery identify as White, or 94.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Emery larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Emery is ranked #108 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Emery is more White than neighboring Bridgewater (84.1% White), and Farmer (73.3% White). Emery is less White than neighboring Spencer (97.1% White), Oak Lane Colony (97.8% White), and Alexandria (95.8% White).

Emery's Black Population

0 residents of Emery identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Emery roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Emery is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Emery is less Black than neighboring Bridgewater (0.4% Black), and Oak Lane Colony (1.4% Black).

Emery's Asian Population

0 residents of Emery identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Emery roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Emery is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Emery's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Emery identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Emery roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Emery is ranked #298 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Emery is more Hispanic than neighboring Spencer (0% Hispanic), Oak Lane Colony (0.7% Hispanic), and Alexandria (0.6% Hispanic). Emery is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgewater (9% Hispanic), and Farmer (13.3% Hispanic).

Emery's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Emery identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Emery 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, Emery is ranked #335 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Emery is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmer (0% Native American/Other), and Oak Lane Colony (0% Native American/Other). Emery is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spencer (2.9% Native American/Other), Bridgewater (2.3% Native American/Other), and Alexandria (0.9% Native American/Other).

Emery's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Emery identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Emery roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Emery is ranked #195 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Emery is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencer (0% Multiracial), Oak Lane Colony (0% Multiracial), and Alexandria (2.6% Multiracial). Emery is less Multiracial than neighboring Bridgewater (4.1% Multiracial), and Farmer (13.3% Multiracial).

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