Blackhawk, SD is a small town with a population of 3,081 and a population density of 676 people per square mile. Located in Lawrence County, it sits just off I-90 making it convenient for travelers passing through the area. The town has several local businesses including an outdoor supply store, a brewery, multiple restaurants, and art galleries. Year-round outdoor activities available in Blackhawk include skiing at Terry Peak Ski Area, hiking trails along Spearfish Creek and other parks located around the region. Other organizations in the area include the Blackhawk Fire Department which provides fire protection to the community and Blackhawk Historical Society which preserves the history of the town. Local sporting events include high school football games hosted by Sturgis Brown High School as well as local softball leagues that meet regularly throughout the summer months.
The population in Blackhawk is 3,081. There are 650 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Blackhawk is 38.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Blackhawk is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Blackhawk
- 59.4% are married
- 16.0% are divorced
- 23.0% are married with children
- 12.0% have children, but are single
Race in Blackhawk
- 93.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander