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Deadwood, SD

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,209
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

57.3
years ∙ half population younger than 57.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
18.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3.6%
foreign-born population
96.4%Native
3.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Deadwood is a city within Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States.
Location
City in Lawrence County, SD, US
Co-ordinates
DEC44.387048° N, 103.720742° W
DMS44° 23′ 13.37″ N, 103° 43′ 14.67″ W

Population Density & area

245.2/sq mi (94.68/km²)
Total Area
4.93 sq mi (12.77 km²)
Land Area
4.93 sq mi (12.77 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

57.6% male
Male 57.6%
Female 42.4%
males per 100 females
Deadwood 135.7
Lawrence County 101.2
South Dakota 103.1

Nativity

3.6%
foreign-born population
96.4%Native
3.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Deadwood 3.6%
Lawrence County 2%
South Dakota 4%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

57.3
years ∙ half population younger than 57.3, half older
Deadwood
57.3
Lawrence County
44.8
South Dakota
38

Dependency ratio

Low High
79.4
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Deadwood 79.4
Lawrence County 70.4
South Dakota 73

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 7% 16.3% 24.2%
Working age (18-64) 55.8% 58.7% 57.8%
Senior (65+) 37.2% 25% 18%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 79.4 70.4 73
Child dependency ratio 12.6 27.7 41.9
Old-age dependency ratio 66.8 42.6 31.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
90.3%
Black
0.7%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
4.5%
Other
2.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
18.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Deadwood 18.2%
Lawrence County 20.8%
South Dakota 35.3%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Deadwood population
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Hispanic or Latino 4.5% 3.9% 4.8%
Mexican 3.6% 2.8% 2.6%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.9% 0.6% 1.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino 95.5% 96.1% 95.2%
One race 93.2% 92.3% 90.8%
White 90.3% 88.8% 79.8%
Black or African American 0.7% 0.3% 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6% 2.5% 7.1%
Asian 1.7% 0.4% 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.3% 3.8% 4.4%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

37.2% family
Family 37.2%
Non family 62.8%
% family households
Deadwood 37.2%
Lawrence County 55.7%
South Dakota 61.3%

Average household size

1.72
persons per household
Deadwood
1.72
Lawrence County
2.18
South Dakota
2.39

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Deadwood population
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total households 682 12,054 365,544
Average houshold size 1.72 2.18 2.39
Family households 254 6,711 224,058
Average family size 2.81 2.85 3.05
Married couple family 233 5,503 176,597
Other families 21 1,208 47,461
Male householder 18 418 17,711
Female householder 3 790 29,750
Non-family households 428 5,343 141,486
One-person households 411 4,187 116,755
Male householder 270 2,053 57,880
Senior (65+) living alone 187 803 17,403
Female householder 141 2,134 58,875
Senior (65+) living alone 77 1,066 29,381
Other living arrangements 17 1,156 24,731

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

836
housing units
Deadwood 836
Lawrence County 14,840
South Dakota 408,584

Occupancy status

81.6% occupied
Occupied 81.6%
Vacant 18.4%
vacancy rate
Deadwood 18.4%
Lawrence County 18.8%
South Dakota 10.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

72.7%
Single family houses
Single family houses
72.7%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
21.8%
Mobile homes
5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1938
Half of houses were built before 1938, and half after.
* The Census Bureau did not report an exact median year built for Deadwood the estimate falls at or before 1939, the lower limit of the survey's reporting range.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
57.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
13.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
17.7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
11.7%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6.1 5.6 5.9
1–3 rooms 13.7% 16.6% 13.6%
4–6 rooms 43.3% 46.1% 44.6%
7+ rooms 42.9% 37.2% 41.8%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 2.4% 4.2% 1.9%
1 bedroom 16.7% 9.7% 10.1%
2 bedrooms 27.9% 29.2% 26.4%
3 bedrooms 26% 33.6% 32%
4+ bedrooms 27.1% 23.3% 29.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1938 1985 1982
Total housing units 836 14,840 408,584
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

55.9% owners
Renter-occupied 44.1%
Owner-occupied 55.9%
homeownership rate
Deadwood 55.9%
Lawrence County 65.1%
South Dakota 68.6%

Average household size

2.04
Owner-occupied
1.32
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Deadwood 2.04
Lawrence County 2.4
South Dakota 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total occupied units 682 12,054 365,544
Year moved in
2020 or later 18.3% 27.4% 25.4%
2010 to 2019 33% 35.5% 39.7%
2000 to 2009 16% 18.2% 16.2%
1999 or earlier 32.7% 18.8% 18.7%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.7% 97.7%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.9% 1.6%
1.51 or more 0% 0.4% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.1% 4.8% 5.2%
1 vehicle 47.2% 29.1% 28.4%
2 vehicles 30.9% 37.5% 36.3%
3 or more vehicles 16.7% 28.6% 30.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 73.2% 63.4% 63.1%
Electricity 24.6% 32.3% 32.4%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 1.3%
All other fuels 1.3% 3.9% 2.4%
No fuel used 0.9% 0.4% 0.8%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.1% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.9% 0.9%
No telephone service available 1.6% 1.7% 1.1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$226,500
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Deadwood
$226,500
Lawrence County
$346,500
South Dakota
$257,400

Housing Cost Burden

37.9%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
37.9%
Owners without a mortgage
24.1%
Renters
26.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Property value
Median Value $226,500 $346,500 $257,400
Under $100,000 15.2% 11.6% 16.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 23.3% 13.1% 19.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 28.3% 15.7% 24.4%
$300,000 - $500,000 21% 34.5% 26%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 11% 21.9% 12.1%
$1,000,000 and more 1% 3.2% 1.8%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 46.5% 51.6% 54.5%
Without a mortgage 53.5% 48.4% 45.5%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,470 $1,693 $1,680
Without a mortgage $591 $648 $617
Gross rent
Median rent $702 $938 $946

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

21.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Deadwood 21.1%
Lawrence County 32.9%
South Dakota 31.9%

Adults without a high school diploma

4.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Deadwood 4.4%
Lawrence County 4.6%
South Dakota 6.8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

149
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
1.3%
K–12
41.6%
College / Undergraduate
51%
Graduate / Professional
6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

49.2%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Deadwood
49.2%
Lawrence County
45.9%
South Dakota
35.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total enrolled (age 3+) 149 5,553 216,085
Nursery / preschool 1.3% 5.8% 6.1%
K–12 41.6% 61.2% 73%
Kindergarten 4.7% 4.5% 5.6%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 2% 12.4% 22.3%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 10.1% 18.9% 22.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 24.8% 25.4% 22.3%
College or graduate school 57% 33% 20.9%
College, undergraduate 51% 32.1% 17.1%
Graduate, professional school 6% 0.9% 3.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 49.2% 45.9% 35.1%
School type
Public school 89.9% 94.4% 86.9%
Private school 10.1% 5.6% 13.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,000
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
29.6%
Some college no degree
36.9%
Associates degree
8%
Bachelors degree
12.2%
Graduate or professional degree
8.9%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
46.7% · 53.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
31% · 69%
HS graduate
52.4% · 47.6%
Some college no degree
67.5% · 32.5%
Associates degree
47.5% · 52.5%
Bachelors degree
63.9% · 36.1%
Graduate or professional degree
47.2% · 52.8%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Population (25+) 1,000 19,838 603,746
Less than 9th grade 1.5% 1.6% 2.6%
9th–12th, no diploma 2.9% 3% 4.2%
High school diploma or GED 29.6% 28.3% 29%
Some college, no degree 36.9% 23.1% 19.9%
Associate's degree 8% 11.1% 12.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 21.1% 32.9% 31.9%
Bachelor's degree 12.2% 21% 21.9%
Graduate or professional 8.9% 11.9% 10%
High School or higher 95.6% 95.4% 93.2%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$38,500
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$45,469
HS graduate
$35,625
Some college or associates
$35,096
Bachelors degree
$43,750
Graduate or professional degree
$94,167

Poverty Rate

1.4%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
35.7%
HS graduate
10%
Some college or associates
7.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
1.4%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $38,500 $42,959 $49,402
Less than high school graduate $45,469 $35,273 $33,790
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $35,625 $34,716 $40,544
Some college or associate's degree $35,096 $37,473 $47,061
Bachelor's degree $43,750 $53,918 $58,363
Graduate or professional degree $94,167 $67,415 $72,377
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 35.7% 27.3% 28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 10% 13.2% 13.2%
Some college or associate's degree 7.3% 8.4% 8.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher 1.4% 5.8% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,152
residents 16 years and over
Deadwood 1,152
Lawrence County 23,479
South Dakota 712,981

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
58%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Deadwood 58%
Lawrence County 62.5%
South Dakota 64.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

42.5
years ∙ half are younger than 42.5, half older
Deadwood
42.5
Lawrence County
39
South Dakota
39.1
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

60.3% male
Male 60.3%
Female 39.7%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Deadwood 39.7
Lawrence County 48.7
South Dakota 46.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Deadwood
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total labor force 706 14,964 479,325
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.4% 8.2% 5.7%
20 to 24 years 8.8% 10.5% 10.1%
25 to 29 years 5.9% 8.1% 10.3%
30 to 34 years 3.3% 10.5% 10.4%
35 to 44 years 16.4% 17.9% 20.8%
45 to 54 years 17.7% 16.6% 17.4%
55 to 59 years 6.1% 7.9% 8.9%
60 to 64 years 11.9% 11% 8.7%
65 to 74 years 25.6% 8.3% 6.6%
75 years and over 0.8% 1% 1.1%
Gender composition
Male 60.3% 51.3% 53.4%
Female 39.7% 48.7% 46.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

61.3%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Deadwood
61.3%
Lawrence County
63.7%
South Dakota
67.2%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

63.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
58.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Deadwood 58.1%
Lawrence County 62.2%
South Dakota 63.5%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Deadwood
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 49% 71.8% 54.8%
20 to 24 years 60.2% 80.5% 81.6%
25 to 29 years 75% 87.8% 87.2%
30 to 34 years 71.9% 90.7% 86.2%
35 to 44 years 81.1% 84.6% 87%
45 to 54 years 85.6% 87.9% 86.2%
55 to 59 years 78.2% 85.9% 80%
60 to 64 years 71.2% 65.2% 67.8%
65 to 74 years 53.1% 28.2% 31.5%
75 years and over 5.5% 6.3% 8.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 63.6% 65.2% 70.9%
Female 58.1% 62.2% 63.5%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 62.5% 64.6% 67.7%
Black or African American 50% 71.2% 79.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 26% 48%
Asian 0% 36.4% 76.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 100% 40.2%
Some Other Race 100% 81.3% 71.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 65.7% 64.5% 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 77.8% 77.4% 75.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.4%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Deadwood
5.4%
Lawrence County
1.7%
South Dakota
2.9%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

6.3%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
3.9%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Deadwood 6.3%
Lawrence County 1.5%
South Dakota 3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Deadwood
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 5.5% 9.5%
20 to 24 years 41.9% 6.6% 5.1%
25 to 29 years 0% 0% 3.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 0% 2.5%
35 to 44 years 9.5% 1.4% 2.3%
45 to 54 years 0.8% 0.3% 1.6%
55 to 59 years 0% 1.3% 1.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.6% 1.9%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.2% 1.5%
75 years and over 0% 0% 2.5%
By gender
Male 6.3% 1.5% 3%
Female 3.9% 2% 2.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 5.8% 1.4% 2.1%
Black or African American 0% 28.4% 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 15.5%
Asian —% 0% 3.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 15.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 4.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.9% 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.1% 5.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

668
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Deadwood 668
Lawrence County 14,675
South Dakota 461,290
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

61%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Deadwood 61%
Lawrence County 66%
South Dakota 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Deadwood, SD workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Arts and recreation
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Arts and recreation 23.2%
Accommodation and food services 18.9%
Retail trade 11.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Arts and recreation employs the most men — 33.3% of 399 employed male workers
Female
Accommodation and food services employs the most women — 27.5% of 269 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Deadwood
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total employed population 668 14,675 461,290
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 1.2% 3% 5.9%
Mining and logging 1% 1.9% 0.5%
Construction 7.2% 7.1% 7.7%
Manufacturing 1.9% 5.8% 9.7%
Wholesale trade 2.4% 1.6% 2.4%
Retail trade 11.4% 12.8% 11.5%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 1.8% 2.3% 3.4%
Utilities 0% 1.4% 0.9%
Information 0% 0.8% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.6% 3.5% 5.6%
Real estate and leasing 2.8% 1.2% 1%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 4.8% 5.4% 4.3%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4.3% 2.3% 2.6%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.4% 9.1% 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 4.8% 11.3% 15.8%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 23.2% 6.4% 2.1%
Accommodation and food services 18.9% 14.4% 6.3%
Other services 2.4% 5.5% 4.6%
Government 2.8% 4.1% 4.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

73.2% Private
Government 16.2%
Private Employment 73.2%
Self Employed 10.6%
Private employment (%)
Deadwood 73.2%
Lawrence County 72.9%
South Dakota 71.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

10.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 7%
Unincorporated business 3.6%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Deadwood
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Private wage & salary 73.2% 72.9% 71.9%
For-profit company employees 68.6% 65.4% 60.2%
Not-for-profit employees 4.6% 7.5% 11.7%
Self-employed 10.6% 11.8% 12.3%
Incorporated business 7% 5.9% 4.3%
Unincorporated business 3.6% 6% 7.9%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0% 0.2%
Government 16.2% 15.3% 15.8%
Local government 5.2% 7% 7.9%
State government 6.9% 4.8% 4.5%
Federal government 4% 3.6% 3.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

7.9% WFH
Work from home 7.9%
Commute to work 92.1%
Working from home (%)
Deadwood 7.9%
Lawrence County 6.5%
South Dakota 9.7%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

13.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Deadwood 13.9
Lawrence County 19.1
South Dakota 17.8
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Deadwood
Employed residents 16+.
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total employed population 668 14,675 461,290
Worked from home 7.9% 6.5% 9.7%
Drove Alone 67.7% 76.3% 77%
Carpooled 9.3% 10.8% 8.3%
Public transportation 0% 0.9% 0.5%
Walked 9.9% 4.3% 3.1%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 5.1% 1.2% 1.3%
Commuting population 522 13,501 413,167
Mean travel time (minutes) 13.9 19.1 17.8
Less than 5 minutes 11.5% 8.4% 8.5%
5 to 14 minutes 51.9% 45.2% 40%
15 to 29 minutes 21.8% 24.7% 34.8%
30 to 44 minutes 9% 9.3% 10.1%
45 to 59 minutes 1.7% 5.4% 3%
60 to 89 minutes 4% 5.8% 2%
90 minutes or more 0% 1.3% 1.6%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$48,529
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Deadwood $48,529
Lawrence County $50,593
South Dakota $55,157
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

84 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Deadwood 84¢
Lawrence County 74¢
South Dakota 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Deadwood, SD workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$83,750
Workers in Wholesale trade report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Wholesale trade $83,750
Professional and technical services $76,250
Educational services $69,464
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Wholesale trade earn the highest median earnings — $83,750, compared to $51,304 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $96,875, compared to $43,056 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Deadwood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Median Earnings $48,529 $50,593 $55,157
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $43,790 $52,321
Mining and logging $— $76,159 $73,958
Construction $53,750 $44,107 $58,295
Manufacturing $51,250 $49,489 $55,178
Wholesale trade $83,750 $128,088 $65,067
Retail trade $42,313 $41,610 $46,230
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $57,679 $60,733
Utilities $— $101,500 $87,190
Information $— $72,188 $62,308
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $40,278 $52,361 $61,466
Real estate and leasing $52,083 $50,809 $53,569
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $76,250 $90,396 $74,028
Corporate management $— $— $64,712
Administrative and waste services $46,406 $37,155 $48,381
Education and health services
Educational services $69,464 $50,804 $54,456
Health care and social assistance $50,750 $62,105 $54,929
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $34,306 $31,392 $42,658
Accommodation and food services $40,855 $36,672 $34,414
Other services $— $52,845 $47,764
Government $— $56,721 $61,305
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$95,208
Workers in Own unincorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own unincorporated business $95,208
Federal government $91,125
Local government $61,667
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Federal government roles earn the highest median earnings — $90,625, compared to $51,304 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $96,042, compared to $43,056 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Deadwood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $42,583 $47,453 $53,701
Not-for-profit employees $— $53,690 $57,690
Self-employed
Incorporated business $50,250 $53,125 $71,206
Unincorporated business $95,208 $53,125 $50,380
Government
Local government $61,667 $53,125 $53,604
State government $55,000 $62,012 $58,302
Federal government $91,125 $82,297 $69,094
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Deadwood, SD workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$60,729
Workers in Installation, maintenance, and repair occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Installation, maintenance, and repair $60,729
Management $60,139
Construction and extraction $44,833
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $66,667 versus $51,304 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Personal care and service occupations earn the highest median earnings — $63,750 versus $43,056 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Deadwood
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Median earnings(Total) $48,529 $50,593 $55,157
Management and business
Management $60,139 $64,079 $71,363
Business and finance $41,500 $94,871 $68,860
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $100,354 $76,276
Architecture and engineering $— $94,866 $79,794
Sciences $— $88,393 $66,834
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $47,338 $50,359
Legal $— $91,756 $92,200
Education, Training and Library $— $54,759 $53,861
Arts, design and media $— $48,151 $54,165
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $105,714 $83,224
Health technicians $— $55,278 $53,539
Healthcare support $— $40,457 $38,257
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $35,345 $51,034
Law enforcement $— $75,063 $61,506
Other services
Food preparation and serving $35,089 $25,212 $31,000
Building and grounds cleaning $41,985 $40,074 $38,648
Personal care and service $34,861 $40,357 $37,101
Sales and office
Sales $42,292 $49,604 $57,152
Office and Administrative Support $39,167 $41,433 $44,489
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $44,113 $49,588
Construction and extraction $44,833 $44,928 $53,791
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $60,729 $63,164 $59,130
Production and transportation
Production $— $47,063 $49,032
Transportation $— $52,461 $56,922
Material moving $— $31,658 $40,873
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$40,179
Median household income in Deadwood
Median household income (USD)
Deadwood
$40,179
Lawrence County
$73,384
South Dakota
$75,081
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Deadwood, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$38,219
Per capita income in Deadwood
Per capita income (USD)
Deadwood
$38,219
Lawrence County
$44,386
South Dakota
$40,550
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Deadwood, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$62,783
Average household income in Deadwood
Avg household income (USD)
Deadwood
$62,783
Lawrence County
$94,174
South Dakota
$98,527
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Deadwood, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$62,783
Mean household income
$40,179
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Deadwood $22,604
Lawrence County $20,790
South Dakota $23,446
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Deadwood
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Deadwood and peer geographies.
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total households 682 12,054 365,544
Median household income $40,179 $73,384 $75,081
Mean household income $62,783 $94,174 $98,527
Mean-median gap $22,604 $20,790 $23,446
Family households 254 6,711 224,058
Median family income $88,333 $91,966 $96,562
Mean family income $99,384 $119,933 $120,707
Mean-median gap $11,051 $27,967 $24,145
Non-family households 428 5,343 141,486
Median non-family income $26,058 $41,918 $45,364
Mean non-family income $40,562 $59,228 $59,955
Mean-median gap $14,504 $17,310 $14,591
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $38,219 $44,386 $40,550
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

72.1%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Deadwood
72.1%
Lawrence County
75.7%
South Dakota
79.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
51% of households (348) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $19,806
SSI (disability)
2.8% of households (19) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $14,121
Cash Assistance
0.1% of households (1) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $14,121
SNAP / Food Stamps
2.6% of households (18) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Deadwood
Share of households receiving each income type
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total households 682 12,054 365,544
Wage-based income
With earnings 72% 76% 79%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 51% 40% 31%
Average social security income $19,806 $22,766 $23,344
Retirement income 18% 28% 22%
Average retirement income $21,331 $30,260 $28,314
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 3% 4%
Average SSI income $14,121 $12,447 $11,074
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 3% 9% 8%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$88,333
Family households earn $88,333, compared to $26,058 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$40,179
Family households
$88,333
Nonfamily households
$26,058
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$90,341
Married-couple families earn $90,341, compared to $78,542 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$88,333
Married-couple families
$90,341
Other family types
$78,542
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Deadwood
Median household and family income by household size in Deadwood, compared with peer geographies.
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Total households 682 12,054 365,544
Household income by size
1-person $26,106 $36,175 $40,549
2-person $79,306 $87,550 $88,512
3-person $97,188 $95,938 $100,755
4-person $98,333 $116,406 $116,309
5-person $— $100,625 $111,905
6-person $— $142,969 $108,170
7-person or more $— $122,115 $83,342
Total families 254 6,711 224,058
Family income by size
2-person $79,792 $87,767 $88,500
3-person $95,938 $91,310 $97,257
4-person $— $120,576 $118,003
5-person $— $131,397 $112,116
6-person $— $142,969 $107,336
7-person or more $— $121,538 $85,955
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

48.86%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.26%
of all household income
Top 20%
48.86%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.26% — meaning the top 20% hold 9.3 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$252,784
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
13.73%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
20.13%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $252,784 and hold 20.13% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 13.73%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
56.1%
$50K - $100K
28.6%
$100K - $150K
8.1%
$150K - $200K
1.6%
Over $200K
5.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

15.3%
of all households, 104 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Deadwood 15.3%
Lawrence County 31.8%
South Dakota 35.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Deadwood
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Deadwood, compared with peer geographies.
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Median household income $40,179 $73,384 $75,081
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 4.1% 3.4% 4.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.6% 4.4% 3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 24.2% 7.4% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.8% 9.2% 7%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 12.5% 11.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.5% 14.6% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 16.6% 14.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.1% 17.5% 18.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.6% 6.7% 8.5%
$200,000 or more 5.6% 7.6% 8.1%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 44.7% 24.4% 21.1%
Share below $75,000 69.6% 51.5% 50%
Share above $100,000 15.3% 31.8% 35.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.44
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Deadwood 0.44
Lawrence County 0.46
South Dakota 0.45
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$153,365
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Deadwood
$153,365
Lawrence County
$232,024
South Dakota
$240,192
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Deadwood
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $23,435 $29,619 $33,503
Lower 20% $32,764 $56,486 $59,672
Middle 20% $57,263 $87,829 $91,614
Upper 20% $92,875 $130,929 $137,651
Top 5% threshold $201,219 $231,383 $243,324
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $16,517 $17,755 $18,196
Lower 20% $26,576 $41,859 $46,744
Middle 20% $41,782 $72,544 $75,259
Upper 20% $75,675 $106,688 $112,244
Top 20% $153,365 $232,024 $240,192
Top 5% $252,784 $423,838 $435,820
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.26% 3.77% 3.7%
Lower 20% 8.47% 8.89% 9.49%
Middle 20% 13.31% 15.41% 15.28%
Upper 20% 24.11% 22.66% 22.78%
Top 20% 48.86% 49.28% 48.75%
Top 5% 20.13% 22.5% 22.12%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Deadwood due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 638 White households (93.5% of all households), the median household income is $36,406.
Black
Among the 3 Black or African American households (0.4% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Deadwood
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Lawrence County and South Dakota.
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
All Residents $40,179 $73,384 $75,081
White $36,406 $74,400 $78,401
Black or African American $— $— $59,174
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $29,613 $37,390
Asian $— $— $72,130
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $34,479
Some Other Race $— $— $59,812
Two or more races (Multiracial) $79,167 $46,875 $70,085
Hispanic or Latino $87,250 $53,917 $61,173
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

6.7%
6.7% of residents, or 78 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Deadwood
6.7%
Lawrence County
11.6%
South Dakota
11.9%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.7%
1.7% of full-time, year-round workers, or 7 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Deadwood
1.7%
Lawrence County
3.8%
South Dakota
2.2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Deadwood
0%
Lawrence County
12.9%
South Dakota
14.3%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

5.6%
5.6% of adults aged 65 and older, or 25 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Deadwood
5.6%
Lawrence County
11.7%
South Dakota
10%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
Overall poverty rate 6.7% 11.6% 11.9%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 12.9% 14.3%
Under 5 years 0% 13.8% 15.5%
5 to 17 years 0% 12.7% 13.9%
18 to 64 years 8.2% 11.1% 11.5%
18 to 34 years 7.2% 16.9% 16.1%
35 to 64 years 8.7% 7.9% 8.8%
65 years and over 5.6% 11.7% 10%
Poverty by sex
Male 3.9% 10.3% 10.6%
Female 10.4% 12.8% 13.3%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.7% 3.8% 2.2%
Worked part time or part year 6.1% 15% 16.2%
Did not work 14.7% 18.4% 22.9%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

6.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
6.5%
Family
2%
Nonfamily
9.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

2%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
2%
Married-couple
2.1%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Deadwood
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 2% 7.8% 7.5%
Householder under 25 years 0% 0% 19.9%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 10.6% 9.1%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 8.1% 5.8%
Householder 65 years and over 6.2% 5.1% 6.4%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 9.1% 17.3% 16.6%
Householder under 25 years 0% 25.6% 28.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 14.5% 14.9% 11.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 21.4% 9.2% 16.4%
Householder 65 years and over 4.1% 21.6% 16.9%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
6.9% of White residents, or 74 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Deadwood
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Deadwood and peer geographies.
Deadwood Lawrence County South Dakota
All Residents 6.7% 11.6% 11.9%
White 6.9% 10.3% 8.2%
Black or African American 0% 58.1% 20.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 39.7% 45.3%
Asian 0% 0% 13.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 18.2%
Some Other Race 0% 37.4% 17.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.7% 12% 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4% 23% 19.9%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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