Demographics in Box Elder, SD

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Box Elder?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

12,457

Male

6,389

51.3%

Female

6,068

48.7%

Median Age

28.6

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

79.2%

Black

2.3%

Hispanic

9.9%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More

7.9%

Other

0.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.8%

High School or Higher

32.9%

Foreign Born

2.9%

Veterans

13.8%

Married

41.5%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Box Elder, SD has a population of 12,457 with a median age of 28.6. The racial makeup is 79.2% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 1.4% Asian. About 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.9%.