Porcupine
Census-designated place in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Porcupine is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, with 925 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,192 ft (973 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manderson-White Horse Creek, 8.2 miles W.
- 925residents (2020 Census)
- 3,192 ftelevation · 973 m
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.8 km²
- 96 / sq mipopulation density
- 57756ZIP code
About Porcupine
Porcupine (Lakota: Pȟahíŋ siŋté, 'porcupine tail') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 925 at the 2020 census.
The community most likely was named after Porcupine Butte. Porcupine has been noted for its unusual place name, and for its designation as the unofficial capital of the unrecognized Republic of Lakotah.
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Porcupine had 925 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 925 |
|---|---|
| Density | 96 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Porcupine at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Oglala Lakota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 925 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.59 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2685° N, 102.3353° W |
| ZIP code | 57756 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4651340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Porcupine
- Manderson-White Horse Creek8.2 mi W
- Wounded Knee8.8 mi S
- Kyle13.3 mi NE
- Batesland15.3 mi SE
- Oglala19.6 mi W
- Pine Ridge20.0 mi SW
- Allen20.6 mi E
- White Clay, NE21.8 mi SW
- Martin31.0 mi E
- Gordon, NE32.6 mi S
- Clinton, NE35.2 mi S
- Interior36.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Porcupine
What county is Porcupine in?
Porcupine is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Porcupine, SD?
925 people lived in Porcupine at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Porcupine, SD?
The ZIP code of Porcupine is 57756.
What is the elevation of Porcupine?
3,192 feet (973 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Porcupine?
Manderson-White Horse Creek (8.2 mi), Wounded Knee (8.8 mi), Kyle (13.3 mi), Batesland (15.3 mi), Oglala (19.6 mi).
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