57719 Box Elder, SD is a small town with a population of 7,865 as of 2016. The population density here is 54 people per square mile, significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is known for its many year-round outdoor activities that attract visitors from all over the Midwest, such as camping and fishing at nearby Pactola Reservoir. Other popular attractions include the South Dakota Air and Space Museum and the Ellsworth Airforce Base Open House & Air Show. Local businesses in 57719 Box Elder, SD include the Store at Bella Vista Ranch which sells outdoor apparel and equipment, and A & W Drive-In which serves classic American cuisine. Local sporting events take place regularly at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena in Rapid City or one of the local high schools.
The population in Box Elder (zip 57719) is 7,865. There are 48 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Box Elder (zip 57719) is 31.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Box Elder (zip 57719) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Box Elder (zip 57719)
- 52.4% are married
- 13.8% are divorced
- 36.8% are married with children
- 15.2% have children, but are single
Race in Box Elder (zip 57719)
- 78.9% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 4.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.4% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander