Box Elder, SD

Census Place

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2021 Population

11,527

16% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

28.6

4% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.07%

18.3% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,972

11.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$206,600

11.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

5,601

15.5% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Box Elder, SD had a population of 11.5k people with a median age of 28.6 and a median household income of $62,972. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Box Elder, SD grew from 9,937 to 11,527, a 16% increase and its median household income grew from $56,429 to $62,972, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Box Elder, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.01%), White (Hispanic) (3.03%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Box Elder, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Box Elder, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Box Elder, SD are National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension (25 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Box Elder, SD was $206,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.5%.

Most people in Box Elder, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Box Elder, SD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Box Elder, SD is home to a population of 11.5k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.9% of Box Elder, SD residents were born outside of the country (334 people).

In 2021, there were 7.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.65k people) in Box Elder, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.16k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 578 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Box Elder, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Box Elder, SD was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Box Elder, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Box Elder, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.65k ± 568
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.16k ± 533
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
578 ± 249

5.55%

Hispanic Population

640 people

5.55% of the people in Box Elder, SD are hispanic (640 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Box Elder, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,140 ± 1,373 people
Ethiopia
2,462 ± 1,216 people
Guatemala
2,377 ± 1,195 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,140 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,462 and Guatemala with 2,377.

Foreign-Born Population

2.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

334 people

2.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

272 people

As of 2021, 2.9% of Box Elder, SD residents (334 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Box Elder, SD was 2.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Box Elder, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
981 ± 257
Gulf War (1990s)
221 ± 108
Vietnam
144 ± 92

Box Elder, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Box Elder, SD employs 5.6k people. The largest industries in Box Elder, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (893 people), Educational Services (593 people), and Public Administration (571 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($55,882), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,188), and Public Administration ($48,025).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,431. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.6k

2021 Value

± 627

15.5%

1 Year growth

± 14.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Box Elder, SD grew at a rate of 15.5%, from 4.85k employees to 5.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Box Elder, SD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,046 people), Sales & Related Occupations (439 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (409 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Box Elder, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.6k

2021 Value

± 627

15.5%

1 Year growth

± 14.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Box Elder, SD grew at a rate of 15.5%, from 4.85k employees to 5.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Box Elder, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (893 people), Educational Services (593 people), and Public Administration (571 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Box Elder, SD, though some of these residents may live in Box Elder, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,269

Median earning men ± $6,132

$27,622

Median earning women ± $4,232

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,044), and Public Administration ($49,728).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($40,795), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,934), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,632).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Box Elder, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Box Elder, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.63%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Box Elder, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Box Elder, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Box Elder, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Box Elder, SD awarded 25 degrees. The student population of Box Elder, SD in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 52 male students and 13 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Box Elder, SD are White (17 and 68%), followed by Black or African American (4 and 16%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 8%), and Asian (1 and 4%).

The largest universities in Box Elder, SD by number of degrees awarded are National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension (25 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Box Elder, SD are General Business Administration & Management (16 and 64%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (2 and 8%), and Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (1 and 4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 65 students enrolled in Box Elder, SD, 80% men and 20% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32 records, of which 18.8% were women and 81.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
13 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
2 degree-majors awarded
Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
1 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Box Elder, SD was General Business Administration & Management with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Box Elder, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension with 25 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 20 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Box Elder, SD, which is 4 times more than the 5 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 17 degrees mean that there were 4.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 4 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($675) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.528% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.395% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (152k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Box Elder, SD was $206,600 in 2021, which is 0.844 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $186,000 to $206,600, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Box Elder, SD is 52.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Box Elder, SD have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Box Elder, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$206,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,000

$2,101

Median Property Taxes

±$342

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Box Elder, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Box Elder, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.5%

Homeownership

2021

58%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.5% of the housing units in Box Elder, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Box Elder, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 202
Census Tract 114

The following map shows all of the places in Box Elder, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,972

Median Household Income

± $3,819

Number of Households

± 490

In 2021, the median household income of the 4k households in Box Elder, SD grew to $62,972 from the previous year's value of $56,429.

The following chart displays the households in Box Elder, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Box Elder, SD is from South Dakota.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Worked At Home (3.87%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Box Elder, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (3.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Box Elder, SD have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Box Elder, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Box Elder, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Box Elder, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Box Elder, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Box Elder, SD (798 out of 11.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Box Elder, SD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of Box Elder, SD has health coverage, with 38.6% on employee plans, 8.77% on Medicaid, 2.84% on Medicare, 19.1% on non-group plans, and 19.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennington County, SD see 940 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.18% decrease from the previous year (1035 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1183 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 332 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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940 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennington County, SD

Primary care physicians in Pennington County, SD see an average of 940 patients per year. This represents a 9.18% decrease from the previous year (1,035 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennington County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 34.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.22% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

38.6%

Employer Coverage

8.77%

Medicaid

2.84%

Medicare

19.1%

Non-Group

19.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Box Elder, SD grew by 6.83% from 10.5% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Box Elder, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.