Porcupine, SD is a small, but vibrant town located in South Dakota. It has a population of 1,289, with a population density of 152 people per square mile. The small size of the local community allows for strong connections between businesses and residents. Local businesses include the Porcupine Grocery Store & Cafe, The Silver Fox Downtown Diner, and the Wild Sage Boutique Clothing Store. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, hunting are popular pastimes in and around Porcupine. Other organizations like the Porcupine Fire Department and other volunteer groups keep the town running smoothly. On occasion the local high school puts on sporting events like basketball and football games which bring together residents for an exciting afternoon or evening of fun.
The population in Porcupine is 1,289. There are 135 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Porcupine is 19, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Porcupine is 5.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Porcupine
- 12.4% are married
- 6.7% are divorced
- 27.6% are married with children
- 33.9% have children, but are single
Race in Porcupine
- 1.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 78.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 12.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander