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Spearfish, SD is a small town located in the Black Hills region and has a population of 12,031. It has a population density of 724 people per square mile, which is much higher than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Spearfish offers plenty of activities all year round, such as skiing at Terry Peak Ski Area and hiking at Spearfish Canyon. There are also many local businesses to explore in town such as The Chocolate Cellar for unique treats or the speakeasy-style Moonshine Grille for dinner. Other organizations and sports events include the Spearfish Chamber of Commerce, Spearfish Youth Soccer Club, and Snow Runners Snowmobile Club. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or looking for delicious food or just some fun activities to do with family and friends, Spearfish is great destination for all!

The population in Spearfish is 12,031. There are 732 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Spearfish is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Spearfish is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Spearfish
- 42.4% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 29.4% are married with children
- 17.6% have children, but are single
Race in Spearfish

- 91.9% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 2.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSpearfish, South DakotaUnited States
  12,031.0329,725,481.0
  51.6%50.5%
  48.4%49.5%
  36.838.4
 
  11,702.0326,569,308.0
  10,529.0309,327,143.0
  8,606.0285,036,114.0
  6,966.0251,960,433.0
  38.3%15.6%
  70.8%30.8%
 
  732.193.4
  16.4333531905.423
  0.005264836.791
 
  89.7%59.4%
  0.7%12.2%
  0.5%5.6%
  3.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  4.3%3.2%
  1.8%18.4%
 
  42.4%49.8%
  41.1%48.0%
  1.3%1.8%
  57.6%50.2%
  38.5%33.8%
  12.6%10.8%
  6.5%5.6%
 
  2.142.6
  5,232.0124,010,992.0
  2,400.080,755,759.0
  27.8%30.5%
  57.0%42.9%
  2,832.043,255,233.0
  11.3%15.8%
  4.0%10.8%
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I've been in the black Hills since 1994 and,recently moved to the east side of the state, Sioux Falls to be exact. Spearfish, is a very nice & beautiful community but,  More

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Over 17 years ago

The weather is perfect for outdoor  More

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Over 17 years ago

Spearfish is beautiful but there is very little job opportunity. As a result those people who want to advance in their career should avoid Spearfish. On the other hand  More

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