Vale, SD Demographics

A map of Vale's Population by Race

Vale, South Dakota had a population of 130 in 2020. It was 93.1% White, 0.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vale is the 278th 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).

Vale's White Population

121 residents of Vale identify as White, or 93.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Vale larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vale is ranked #147 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vale is more White than neighboring Newell (89.9% White), Nisland (88.8% White), Buffalo Chip (85.7% White), Sturgis (87.4% White), and Blucksberg Mountain (92.9% White).

Vale's Black Population

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

Vale is less Black than neighboring Sturgis (0.6% Black).

Vale's Asian Population

2 residents of Vale identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vale is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vale is more Asian than neighboring Newell (0.2% Asian), Buffalo Chip (0% Asian), Sturgis (0.3% Asian), and Blucksberg Mountain (0% Asian).

Vale's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Vale identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vale roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vale is ranked #220 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vale is more Hispanic than neighboring Newell (1.7% Hispanic), and Buffalo Chip (0% Hispanic). Vale is less Hispanic than neighboring Nisland (2.9% Hispanic), Sturgis (3.7% Hispanic), and Blucksberg Mountain (3% Hispanic).

Vale's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Vale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vale 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, Vale is ranked #245 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blucksberg Mountain (1.1% Native American/Other). Vale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newell (3.6% Native American/Other), Nisland (2.4% Native American/Other), Buffalo Chip (14.3% Native American/Other), and Sturgis (3.1% Native American/Other).

Vale's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Vale identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vale is ranked #337 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vale is more Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo Chip (0% Multiracial). Vale is less Multiracial than neighboring Newell (4.6% Multiracial), Nisland (4.4% Multiracial), Sturgis (4.8% Multiracial), and Blucksberg Mountain (3% Multiracial).

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