Pierre, SD Demographics
A map of Pierre's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,973 | 77.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,784 | 12.7% |
Multiracial | 722 | 5.1% |
Hispanic | 417 | 3.0% |
Asian | 118 | 0.8% |
Black | 77 | 0.5% |
Pierre, South Dakota had a population of 14,091 in 2020. It was 77.9% White, 0.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 12.7% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pierre, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Pierre is the 9th 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).
Pierre's White Population
10,973 residents of Pierre identify as White, or 77.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Pierre roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Pierre is ranked #370 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pierre is more White than neighboring Blunt (76.3% White). Pierre is less White than neighboring Fort Pierre (85.8% White), Oahe Acres (87.7% White), Cow Creek (96.2% White), and Onida (90.2% White).
Pierre's Black Population
77 residents of Pierre identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pierre roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Pierre is ranked #76 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pierre is more Black than neighboring Oahe Acres (0% Black), Cow Creek (0% Black), and Onida (0.2% Black). Pierre is less Black than neighboring Blunt (0.6% Black).
Pierre's Asian Population
118 residents of Pierre identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pierre roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Pierre is ranked #63 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pierre is more Asian than neighboring Fort Pierre (0.1% Asian), Oahe Acres (0.2% Asian), Cow Creek (0% Asian), and Blunt (0% Asian).
Pierre's Hispanic Population
417 residents of Pierre identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pierre roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Pierre is ranked #179 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pierre is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Pierre (0.7% Hispanic), and Oahe Acres (2% Hispanic). Pierre is less Hispanic than neighboring Cow Creek (3.8% Hispanic), Blunt (7.9% Hispanic), and Onida (3.3% Hispanic).
Pierre's Native American/Other Population
1,784 residents of Pierre identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 12.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pierre 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, Pierre is ranked #85 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pierre is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Pierre (7.2% Native American/Other), Oahe Acres (7% Native American/Other), Cow Creek (0% Native American/Other), Blunt (10.2% Native American/Other), and Onida (0.9% Native American/Other).
Pierre's Multiracial Population
722 residents of Pierre identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pierre roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Pierre is ranked #106 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pierre is more Multiracial than neighboring Oahe Acres (3.2% Multiracial), Cow Creek (0% Multiracial), Blunt (5% Multiracial), and Onida (4.7% Multiracial). Pierre is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Pierre (5.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.