Box Elder
City in Pennington County, South Dakota
Box Elder is a city in Pennington County, South Dakota, with 11,746 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,031 ft (924 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ashland Heights, 2.6 miles NW.
- 11,746residents (2020 Census)
- 3,031 ftelevation · 924 m
- 14.9 sq miland area · 38.5 km²
- 790 / sq mipopulation density
- 57706ZIP code
About Box Elder
Box Elder (Lakota: čhaŋšúška; "box elder maple") is a city in Pennington and Meade Counties, South Dakota, United States. The population was 11,746 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 13,887 in 2024, making it the ninth-most populous city in South Dakota. Ellsworth Air Force Base lies on the northwest side of the city, and it is a suburb of Rapid City.
Box Elder was named from nearby Boxelder Creek.
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Living in Box Elder
- Median household income
- $73,008
- Median home value
- $302,100
- Median rent
- $1,491/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Box Elder had 11,746 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,746 |
|---|---|
| Density | 790 per sq mi (305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Box Elder at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Pennington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,746 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.86 sq mi (38.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,031 ft (924 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1112° N, 103.0816° W |
| ZIP code | 57706 |
| Official website | boxelder.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4606620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Box Elder
- Ashland Heights2.6 mi NW
- Rapid Valley3.6 mi SW
- Green Valley5.2 mi S
- Rapid City7.3 mi SW
- Caputa9.3 mi SE
- New Underwood12.1 mi E
- Blackhawk12.8 mi W
- Colonial Pine Hills13.4 mi SW
- Summerset14.1 mi NW
- Wonderland Homes14.5 mi NW
- Piedmont16.4 mi NW
- Johnson Siding17.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Box Elder
What county is Box Elder in?
Box Elder is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Box Elder, SD?
11,746 people lived in Box Elder at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Box Elder, SD?
The ZIP code of Box Elder is 57706.
What is the elevation of Box Elder?
3,031 feet (924 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Box Elder?
Ashland Heights (2.6 mi), Rapid Valley (3.6 mi), Green Valley (5.2 mi), Rapid City (7.3 mi), Caputa (9.3 mi).
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