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Horse Creek CDP, SD

ZIP 57579 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 57579

57579 has a population of 1,473 with a median age of 36.1 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
33.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
65.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.1%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.0%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.0%+35% vs US avg
x
High school
37.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.4%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.8%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.5%+80% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.2%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
41.7%+263% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.8%+707% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 57579

Poverty Rate
41.7%+263% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
27.3%+242% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.0%+97% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
46.8%+707% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,473
Median age36.1
Poverty rate41.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White33.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.0%