Parkston, SD Demographics

A map of Parkston's Population by Race

Parkston, South Dakota had a population of 1,567 in 2020. It was 94.0% White, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Parkston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Parkston is the 48th 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).

Parkston's White Population

1,473 residents of Parkston identify as White, or 94.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Parkston larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Parkston is ranked #131 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Parkston is more White than neighboring Ethan (87.7% White), Tripp (88.3% White), and Milltown (87.5% White). Parkston is less White than neighboring Dimock (98.5% White), and New Elm Spring Colony (95% White).

Parkston's Black Population

2 residents of Parkston identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Parkston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Parkston is ranked #166 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Parkston is more Black than neighboring Dimock (0% Black), Ethan (0% Black), and Milltown (0% Black). Parkston is less Black than neighboring Tripp (0.2% Black), and New Elm Spring Colony (2% Black).

Parkston's Asian Population

2 residents of Parkston identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Parkston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Parkston is ranked #160 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Parkston is more Asian than neighboring Dimock (0% Asian), Milltown (0% Asian), and New Elm Spring Colony (0% Asian). Parkston is less Asian than neighboring Ethan (0.5% Asian), and Tripp (0.7% Asian).

Parkston's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Parkston identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Parkston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Parkston is ranked #323 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Parkston is more Hispanic than neighboring Dimock (0% Hispanic), and New Elm Spring Colony (0% Hispanic). Parkston is less Hispanic than neighboring Ethan (5.8% Hispanic), Tripp (3% Hispanic), and Milltown (12.5% Hispanic).

Parkston's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Parkston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Parkston 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, Parkston is ranked #208 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Parkston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dimock (0.7% Native American/Other), Ethan (1.4% Native American/Other), and Milltown (0% Native American/Other). Parkston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tripp (2.4% Native American/Other), and New Elm Spring Colony (3% Native American/Other).

Parkston's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Parkston identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Parkston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Parkston is ranked #253 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Parkston is more Multiracial than neighboring Dimock (0.7% Multiracial), Milltown (0% Multiracial), and New Elm Spring Colony (0% Multiracial). Parkston is less Multiracial than neighboring Ethan (4.7% Multiracial), and Tripp (5.4% Multiracial).

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