Murdo, SD Demographics

A map of Murdo's Population by Race

Murdo, South Dakota had a population of 475 in 2020. It was 77.1% White, 0.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 10.7% Native American/Other, and 10.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Murdo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Murdo is the 149th 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).

Murdo's White Population

366 residents of Murdo identify as White, or 77.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Murdo roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Murdo is ranked #374 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Murdo is more White than neighboring White River (36.4% White), and Horse Creek (1.1% White). Murdo is less White than neighboring Draper (91.3% White), Okaton (77.4% White), and Vivian (93.9% White).

Murdo's Black Population

1 residents of Murdo identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Murdo roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Murdo is ranked #140 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Murdo is more Black than neighboring Draper (0% Black), Okaton (0% Black), Horse Creek (0% Black), and Vivian (0% Black).

Murdo's Asian Population

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

Murdo is less Asian than neighboring White River (0.6% Asian).

Murdo's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Murdo identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Murdo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Murdo is ranked #276 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Murdo is more Hispanic than neighboring Okaton (0% Hispanic). Murdo is less Hispanic than neighboring Draper (2.2% Hispanic), Horse Creek (2.7% Hispanic), and Vivian (2% Hispanic).

Murdo's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Murdo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 10.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Murdo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Murdo is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Murdo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Draper (0% Native American/Other), Okaton (0% Native American/Other), and Vivian (4.1% Native American/Other). Murdo is less Native American/Other than neighboring White River (51.4% Native American/Other), and Horse Creek (93% Native American/Other).

Murdo's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Murdo identify as Multiracial, or 10.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Murdo slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Murdo is ranked #22 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Murdo is more Multiracial than neighboring Draper (6.5% Multiracial), White River (9.8% Multiracial), Horse Creek (3.2% Multiracial), and Vivian (0% Multiracial). Murdo is less Multiracial than neighboring Okaton (22.6% Multiracial).

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