North Spearfish, South Dakota facts for kids
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North Spearfish, South Dakota
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Location in Lawrence County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.28 sq mi (11.10 km2) |
| • Land | 4.28 sq mi (11.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,645 ft (1,111 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,366 |
| • Density | 552.29/sq mi (213.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-45715 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393154 |
North Spearfish is a special kind of community in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population statistics, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 2,366 people lived in North Spearfish. It's located near the city of Spearfish, which is the biggest community in Lawrence County.
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Location and Landscape
North Spearfish is found in the northern part of Lawrence County. It's on the northwest side of the city of Spearfish. You can find it using these coordinates: 44°30′29″N 103°53′7″W / 44.50806°N 103.88528°W.
Getting Around North Spearfish
A major highway, Interstate 90, runs along the northern edge of North Spearfish. You can get onto this highway from Exit 8 (McGuigan Road).
- If you drive southeast on Interstate 90, you'll reach Rapid City in about 50 miles.
- If you head west, you'll get to Gillette, Wyoming in about 90 miles.
U.S. Route 85 also starts near North Spearfish. It goes north for about 10 miles to Belle Fourche.
Land and Water
North Spearfish covers a total area of about 4.28 square miles (11.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the community.
Water from North Spearfish flows north through Higgins Gulch into Spearfish Creek. Spearfish Creek then joins the Redwater River, which eventually flows into the Belle Fourche River. The Belle Fourche River then connects to the mighty Missouri River.
People of North Spearfish
North Spearfish has seen its population change a bit over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,274 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,306 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,221 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,366 | 6.5% | |
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Community Life
In 2000, there were 2,306 people living in North Spearfish. Most people in the community were White (about 97%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, African American, and Asian residents. About 1% of the population identified as being from two or more races.
Many families lived in North Spearfish. About 38% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.6 people.
Age Groups
The community has people of all ages. In 2000:
- About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 12% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11% was 65 years or older.
The average age of people in North Spearfish was 35 years old.
