Eagle Butte is a city located in Dewey County South Dakota. Eagle Butte has a 2024 population of 1,220. Eagle Butte is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -2.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,250 in 2020.
The average household income in Eagle Butte is $59,767 with a poverty rate of 37.65%. The median age in Eagle Butte is 29.8 years: 34.1 years for males, and 27.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eagle Butte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,112 | 79.66% |
| Two or more races | 182 | 13.04% |
| White | 89 | 6.38% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 386 | 3.54 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 131 | 3.92 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.37 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 84 | 4.19 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 66 | 5.39 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.54
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 6.63% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 11.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 11.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 1.75% |
| High School Graduate | 294 | 36.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1% |
| Some College | 247 | 30.91% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 546 | 499 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 162 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| White | 78 | 64 | 20 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,281 | $0 | $54,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,556 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,097 | $33,929 | $27,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,713 | $36,953 | $36,364 |
| Some College | $40,662 | $42,212 | $37,813 |
$36,713
Average Earnings
$36,953
Average Male
$36,364
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.25% of Eagle Butte residents speak only English, while 14.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 14.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,102 | 369 | 33.48% |
| Multiple | 174 | 132 | 75.86% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 126 | 87.5% |
| White | 79 | 11 | 13.92% |
37.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.61%
Male Poverty Rate
31.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eagle Butte is Hispanic, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eagle Butte is White, with 13.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.9% |
| High School | 41.01% |
| Some College | 38.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 54.65% |
| Female Employed | 11.98% |
| Male Employed | 4.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,875 | $55,956 |
| Households | $40,556 | $59,767 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,438 | $62,798 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
17.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 49 | 7.36% |
| White | 5 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
37.6%
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
87.97%
Born in Eagle Butte
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Eagle Butte residents were born in the United States, with 87.97% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,184 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 1,191 | -7 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 1,198 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2026 | 1,206 | -7 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 1,213 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 1,220 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 1,228 | -13 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 1,241 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 1,246 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 1,250 | -222 | -15.08% |
| 2019 | 1,472 | 8 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 1,464 | 11 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 1,453 | -28 | -1.89% |
| 2016 | 1,481 | 15 | 1.02% |
| 2015 | 1,466 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 1,469 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,462 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 1,463 | 24 | 1.67% |
| 2011 | 1,439 | 11 | 0.77% |
| 2010 | 1,428 | 0 | 0% |