Deadwood
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Deadwood is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, with 1,156 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,531 ft (1,381 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central City, 2.8 miles SW.
- 1,156residents (2020 Census)
- 4,531 ftelevation · 1,381 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 235 / sq mipopulation density
- 57732ZIP code
About Deadwood
Deadwood (Lakota: Owáyasuta; "To approve or confirm things") is a city that serves as the county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. It was named by early settlers after the dead trees found in its gulch. The city had its heyday from 1876 to 1879, after gold deposits had been discovered there, leading to the Black Hills Gold Rush. At its height, the city had a population of 25,000, attracting Old West figures such as Wyatt Earp, Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and Wild Bill Hickok, who was killed in Deadwood.
The entire town has been designated as a National Historic Landmark District for its preserved Gold Rush-era architecture. The town has five history museums that are operated by the nonprofit Deadwood History, Inc. Deadwood's proximity to Lead often prompts the two towns to be collectively dubbed "Lead-Deadwood".
The population was 1,156 at the 2020 census, and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 1,343.
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Living in Deadwood
- Median household income
- $40,179
- Median home value
- $226,500
- Median rent
- $702/mo
- Median age
- 57.3
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Deadwood had 1,156 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,156 |
|---|---|
| Density | 235 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deadwood at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,156 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.93 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,531 ft (1,381 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3870° N, 103.7207° W |
| ZIP code | 57732 |
| Official website | deadwood.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4615700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deadwood
- Central City2.8 mi SW
- Lead3.3 mi SW
- Crook City5.2 mi NE
- Boulder Canyon5.8 mi E
- Whitewood6.6 mi NE
- Spearfish8.6 mi NW
- Mountain Plains9.0 mi NW
- St. Onge11.0 mi N
- Sturgis11.0 mi E
- North Spearfish12.5 mi NW
- Blucksberg Mountain13.3 mi E
- Fruitdale19.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Deadwood
What county is Deadwood in?
Deadwood is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Deadwood, SD?
1,156 people lived in Deadwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Deadwood, SD?
The ZIP code of Deadwood is 57732.
What is the elevation of Deadwood?
4,531 feet (1,381 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Deadwood?
Central City (2.8 mi), Lead (3.3 mi), Crook City (5.2 mi), Boulder Canyon (5.8 mi), Whitewood (6.6 mi).
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