Belle Fourche is a city located in Butte County South Dakota. Belle Fourche has a 2024 population of 5,952. Belle Fourche is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,635 in 2020.
The average household income in Belle Fourche is $84,543 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median age in Belle Fourche is 36 years: 35.2 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belle Fourche was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,046 | 88.99% |
| Two or more races | 409 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 112 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,340 | 2.37 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 1,068 | 3.07 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Non Family | 914 | 1.25 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Female | 256 | 2.73 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Male | 102 | 4.23 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
69.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 311 | 8.09% |
| Associates Degree | 459 | 11.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 411 | 10.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 3.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,365 | 35.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 239 | 6.22% |
| Some College | 919 | 23.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,329 | 2,843 | 531 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 337 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 128 | 6 |
| Other Race | 85 | 52 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 10 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,476 | $52,500 | $48,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,556 | $41,528 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,775 | $56,897 | $19,181 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,417 | $51,098 | $23,533 |
| Overall | $37,907 | $52,297 | $29,038 |
| Some College | $38,130 | $49,926 | $29,779 |
$37,907
Average Earnings
$52,297
Average Male
$29,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.44% of Belle Fourche residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,797 | 371 | 7.73% |
| Hispanic | 284 | 60 | 21.13% |
| Other | 112 | 43 | 38.39% |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| Multiple | 409 | 12 | 2.93% |
| Native | 53 | 1 | 1.89% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.18%
Male Poverty Rate
10.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belle Fourche is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belle Fourche is Native, with 1.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.38% |
| Some College | 1.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.38% |
| Male Employed | 2.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,461 | $111,820 |
| Households | $55,448 | $84,543 |
| Married Families | $79,200 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $38,719 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
386
Number of Veterans
315
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| First Gulf War | 163 |
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 197 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 8.38% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 17.77% |
| Native American | 10 | 18.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.29%
Born in Belle Fourche
99.96%
Native Born
0.04%
Foreign Born
0.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.96% of Belle Fourche residents were born in the United States, with 61.29% having been born in South Dakota. 0.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,348 | 79 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 6,269 | 79 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 6,190 | 80 | 1.31% |
| 2026 | 6,110 | 79 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 6,031 | 79 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 5,952 | 79 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 5,873 | 17 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 5,856 | 97 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 5,759 | 124 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 5,635 | -47 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 5,682 | 77 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 5,605 | 56 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 5,549 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 5,576 | -58 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 5,634 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 5,662 | -19 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 5,681 | 36 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 5,645 | -60 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 5,705 | 91 | 1.62% |
| 2010 | 5,614 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,565 | 230 | 5.31% |
| 1990 | 4,335 | -357 | -7.61% |
| 1980 | 4,692 | 456 | 10.76% |
| 1970 | 4,236 | 149 | 3.65% |
| 1960 | 4,087 | 547 | 15.45% |
| 1950 | 3,540 | -2,808 | -44.23% |