Belle Fourche, South Dakota is a small city in Butte County with a population of 8,055 and a population density of 7 people per square mile. It is situated in the northern Black Hills region of South Dakota approximately 45 miles from Rapid City. Local businesses range from services such as food, lodging, shopping, and entertainment to specialized stores such as Belle Fourche Body & Paint and Midwest Steel Supply. There are also organizations that offer year-round outdoor activities such as Belle Fourche River Rafting and Cross Country Skiing. In addition to outdoor activities, there are many local sporting events throughout the year including baseball games at Memorial Park Field or recreational hockey games at Argo Ice Arena. Other organizations in the area include The Community Emergency Fund which provides community members with access to support during times of financial distress and the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce which helps foster economic growth within the community.
The population in Belle Fourche (zip 57717) is 8,055. There are 7 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Belle Fourche (zip 57717) is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Belle Fourche (zip 57717) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Belle Fourche (zip 57717)
- 55.7% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 30.3% are married with children
- 10.2% have children, but are single
Race in Belle Fourche (zip 57717)
- 91.3% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander