Blackhawk, South Dakota facts for kids
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Black Hawk, South Dakota
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Location in Meade County and the state of South Dakota
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 Blackhawk, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2) |
| • Land | 4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,747 ft (1,142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,026 |
| • Density | 638.67/sq mi (246.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57718
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-05780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393338 |
Black Hawk (sometimes spelled Blackhawk) is a small community in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town.
In 2020, about 3,026 people lived in Black Hawk. It has its own ZIP code, 57718. Black Hawk is located right next to Interstate 90. It is also part of the larger Rapid City metropolitan area.
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What is the History of Black Hawk?
Black Hawk started as a community in 1887. It got its name from a nearby creek. This creek was named after Black Hawk, a famous leader of the Sauk people.
In May 2020, a large hole appeared in the ground (called a sinkhole). This happened because of an old gypsum mine underground. It caused some families to move from their homes.
Where is Black Hawk Located?
Black Hawk covers about 4.74 square miles (12.27 square kilometers) of land. It has no water area.
- It is located north of Box Elder Creek.
- It is west of Interstate 90.
- The City of Summerset is to its south.
- The Black Hills National Forest is to its east.
How Many People Live in Black Hawk?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,608 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,995 | 24.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,432 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,892 | 18.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,026 | 4.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,432 people living in Black Hawk. These people lived in 847 households. About 665 of these households were families.
- Many households (46.9%) had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (61.3%) were married couples.
- About 12.8% of households had a female head with no husband.
- About 21.4% were non-family households.
The average household had 2.87 people. The average family had 3.17 people.
What is the Age of People in Black Hawk?
The people in Black Hawk have different ages:
- 32.4% were under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 34.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 19.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 5.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Black Hawk was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97.7 males.
What are the Incomes in Black Hawk?
In 2000, the average income for a household was $44,414 per year. The average income for a family was $47,154 per year.
- Men earned about $34,135 per year on average.
- Women earned about $24,444 per year on average.
About 12.2% of all people in Black Hawk lived below the poverty line. This included 22.0% of those under 18 and 4.5% of those 65 or older.
What Schools are in Black Hawk?
Black Hawk has one elementary school. The current school building was built in 1984. It was built to help with the growing number of students. Black Hawk Elementary is part of the Rapid City School District.
See also
- In Spanish: Blackhawk (Dakota del Sur) para niños
