Wounded Knee
Census-designated place in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Wounded Knee is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, with 364 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,235 ft (986 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Porcupine, 8.8 miles N.
- 364residents (2020 Census)
- 3,235 ftelevation · 986 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 340 / sq mipopulation density
- 57794ZIP code
About Wounded Knee
Wounded Knee (Lakota: Čaŋkpé Opí) is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 364 at the 2020 census.
The town is named for the Wounded Knee Creek which runs through the region. The bones and heart of the Sioux chief Crazy Horse were reputedly buried along this creek by his family following his death in 1877. The town lies within the Pine Ridge Reservation, territory of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux).
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- Median household income
- $2,499
- Median age
- 22.5
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Wounded Knee had 364 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 364 |
|---|---|
| Density | 340 per sq mi (131 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wounded Knee at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Oglala Lakota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 364 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.07 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,235 ft (986 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1435° N, 102.3682° W |
| ZIP code | 57794 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4672900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wounded Knee
- Porcupine8.8 mi N
- Manderson-White Horse Creek8.9 mi NW
- Pine Ridge12.3 mi SW
- Batesland13.5 mi E
- White Clay, NE13.8 mi SW
- Oglala17.5 mi W
- Kyle21.6 mi NE
- Allen24.1 mi NE
- Gordon, NE24.7 mi S
- Clinton, NE26.5 mi S
- Rushville, NE30.1 mi S
- Martin32.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Wounded Knee
What county is Wounded Knee in?
Wounded Knee is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Wounded Knee, SD?
364 people lived in Wounded Knee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wounded Knee, SD?
The ZIP code of Wounded Knee is 57794.
What is the elevation of Wounded Knee?
3,235 feet (986 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wounded Knee?
Porcupine (8.8 mi), Manderson-White Horse Creek (8.9 mi), Pine Ridge (12.3 mi), Batesland (13.5 mi), White Clay (13.8 mi).
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