Blackhawk is a CDP located in Meade County South Dakota. Blackhawk has a 2024 population of 2,936. Blackhawk is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually but its population has decreased by -3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Blackhawk is $74,153 with a poverty rate of 3.59%. The median age in Blackhawk is 42.6 years: 40.7 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blackhawk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,390 | 81.57% |
| Two or more races | 340 | 11.6% |
| Native American | 78 | 2.66% |
| Other race | 68 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,273 | 2.3 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Married | 714 | 2.76 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.12 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Male | 134 | 2.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 33 | 4.09 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
96.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 9.73% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 18.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 566 | 24.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.55% |
| Some College | 752 | 31.96% |
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 | 1,925 | 1,790 | 300 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 139 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 226 | 119 | 67 |
| Other Race | 68 | 68 | 31 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,660 | $58,750 | $52,245 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,167 | $50,795 | $33,446 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,315 | $65,736 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,846 | $54,424 | $34,189 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $46,198 | $32,210 |
$45,846
Average Earnings
$54,424
Average Male
$34,189
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.81% of Blackhawk residents speak only English, while 5.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,305 | 67 | 2.91% |
| Other | 68 | 37 | 54.41% |
| Hispanic | 294 | 37 | 12.59% |
| Native | 78 | 1 | 1.28% |
3.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.57%
Male Poverty Rate
3.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blackhawk is Other, with 54.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blackhawk is Native, with 1.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.66% |
| Some College | 3.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.04% |
| Male Employed | 0.42% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,764 | $85,521 |
| Households | $68,718 | $74,153 |
| Married Families | $85,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,917 | $46,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
243
Number of Veterans
232
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| First Gulf War | 72 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 12.24% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 6.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
47.82%
Born in Blackhawk
96.66%
Native Born
3.34%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
96.66% of Blackhawk residents were born in the United States, with 47.82% having been born in South Dakota. 1.02% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,936 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,933 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,930 | -151 | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 3,081 | 52 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 3,029 | -28 | -0.92% |
| 2019 | 3,057 | -91 | -2.89% |
| 2018 | 3,148 | 148 | 4.93% |
| 2017 | 3,000 | 19 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 2,981 | 88 | 3.04% |
| 2015 | 2,893 | 139 | 5.05% |
| 2014 | 2,754 | -41 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 2,795 | 185 | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 2,610 | -48 | -1.81% |
| 2011 | 2,658 | -234 | -8.09% |
| 2010 | 2,892 | 0 | 0% |