Irene, SD Demographics

A map of Irene's Population by Race

Irene, South Dakota had a population of 422 in 2020. It was 92.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Irene, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Irene is the 163rd 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).

Irene's White Population

392 residents of Irene identify as White, or 92.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Irene larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Irene is ranked #155 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Irene is more White than neighboring Viborg (89.4% White), Cameron Colony (92.4% White), and Gayville (88.5% White). Irene is less White than neighboring Wakonda (94.5% White), and Volin (93% White).

Irene's Black Population

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

Irene is less Black than neighboring Wakonda (0.3% Black), Viborg (0.9% Black), and Volin (3.2% Black).

Irene's Asian Population

2 residents of Irene identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Irene roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Irene is ranked #99 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Irene is more Asian than neighboring Wakonda (0% Asian), Viborg (0.2% Asian), Volin (0% Asian), Cameron Colony (0% Asian), and Gayville (0% Asian).

Irene's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Irene identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Irene roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Irene is ranked #205 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Irene is more Hispanic than neighboring Wakonda (0.9% Hispanic), Volin (1.3% Hispanic), and Cameron Colony (2.5% Hispanic). Irene is less Hispanic than neighboring Viborg (4.1% Hispanic), and Gayville (4.5% Hispanic).

Irene's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Irene identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Irene 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, Irene is ranked #173 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Irene is more Native American/Other than neighboring Viborg (2.3% Native American/Other), Volin (0% Native American/Other), Cameron Colony (2.5% Native American/Other), and Gayville (1.8% Native American/Other). Irene is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wakonda (2.9% Native American/Other).

Irene's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Irene identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Irene roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Irene is ranked #365 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Irene is less Multiracial than neighboring Wakonda (1.4% Multiracial), Viborg (3.1% Multiracial), Volin (2.5% Multiracial), Cameron Colony (2.5% Multiracial), and Gayville (5.2% Multiracial).

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