Box Elder, SD Population by Age

The median age in Box Elder, SD is 28.6, as per 2019-2023 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 26.09% were under the age of 15, 26.62% aged 15 to 29, 41.35% aged 30 to 64, 5.95% aged 65 to 84, and 0% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Feb 22, 2025

Box Elder, SD population age distributions

A complete breakdown of Box Elder's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 1,360 10.92%
5 to 9 years 1,015 8.15%
10 to 14 years 875 7.02%
15 to 19 years 641 5.15%
20 to 24 years 1,527 12.26%
25 to 29 years 1,147 9.21%
30 to 34 years 1,683 13.51%
35 to 39 years 609 4.89%
40 to 44 years 513 4.12%
45 to 49 years 445 3.57%
50 to 54 years 720 5.78%
55 to 59 years 654 5.25%
60 to 64 years 527 4.23%
65 to 69 years 213 1.71%
70 to 74 years 298 2.39%
75 to 79 years 122 0.98%
80 to 84 years 108 0.87%
85 years and over 0 -
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Box Elder, SD population by age group

Key stats
5,418
Population under 25 years
3,952
Population aged 25-44
2,346
Population aged 45-64
741
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023

FIGURE 1

Box Elder, SD population by age group.

The largest age group is 30 to 34 years with a population of 1,683 (13.51% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Box Elder, SD was for the group of age 30 to 34 years with a population of 1,683 (13.51%), according to the 2019-2023 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Box Elder, SD was the 85 years and over with a population of 0 (0%).

Box Elder, SD population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Box Elder, SD's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Box Elder, SD population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 8,242 (66.16% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Box Elder, SD population by age cohort

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 3,474 27.89%
18 to 64 years 8,242 66.16%
65 years and over 741 5.95%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Box Elder 's population under 18 was 27.89%, compared to the 22.16% nationwide.
  • Box Elder's working population (between 18 and 64) was 66.16%, compared to 61% nationwide.
  • Box Elder's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 5.95% as compared to 16.84% nationwide.

Box Elder, SD population pyramid

Population pyramid for Box Elder, SD is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Box Elder's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Box Elder, SD, is 38.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Box Elder, SD, is 8.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Box Elder, SD is 47.1.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Box Elder, SD is 11.4.

FIGURE 3

Box Elder, SD population pyramid

Box Elder population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Box Elder, SD population pyramid

Here's the Box Elder, SD's male and female population across different age groups .

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 555 805 1,360
5 to 9 years 519 496 1,015
10 to 14 years 364 511 875
15 to 19 years 192 449 641
20 to 24 years 928 599 1,527
25 to 29 years 578 569 1,147
30 to 34 years 876 807 1,683
35 to 39 years 430 179 609
40 to 44 years 255 258 513
45 to 49 years 211 234 445
50 to 54 years 473 247 720
55 to 59 years 302 352 654
60 to 64 years 418 109 527
65 to 69 years 34 179 213
70 to 74 years 145 153 298
75 to 79 years 22 100 122
80 to 84 years 87 21 108
85 years and over 0 0 0
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Things to know

What is the population of Box Elder, SD under 18?

Box Elder's population under the age of 18 is 3,474, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 27.89% of the total resident population of Box Elder, SD.

What is the aging population in Box Elder, SD?

Box Elder's population aged 65 years and above was 741. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 5.95% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2025
Box Elder, SD Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Box Elder Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2025 Edition
Last updated February 22, 2025
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2019-2023
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Box Elder population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Box Elder. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Box Elder by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Box Elder.

Key observations

The largest age group in Box Elder, SD was for the group of age 30 to 34 years years with a population of 1,683 (13.51%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Box Elder, SD was the 85 years and over years with a population of 0 (0%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Box Elder is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Box Elder total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Box Elder Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Box Elder, SD Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Box Elder - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2025 Edition
Last updated February 22, 2025
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2019-2023
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Box Elder population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Box Elder. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 8,242 (66.16% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Box Elder population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Box Elder is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Box Elder is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Box Elder Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Box Elder, SD Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2025 Edition
Last updated February 22, 2025
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2019-2023
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Box Elder, SD population pyramid, which represents the Box Elder population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Box Elder, SD, is 38.4.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Box Elder, SD, is 8.8.
  • Total dependency ratio for Box Elder, SD is 47.1.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Box Elder, SD is 11.4.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Box Elder population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Box Elder for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Box Elder for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Box Elder for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Box Elder Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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