Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Belle Fourche: City in and county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States
About
Belle Fourche is a city located in the county of Butte in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,594 and a population density of 242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,742 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Belle Fourche
| Population : | 5,742 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Butte County |
| Postal code : | 57717 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 605 |
| Area : | 23.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,022 feet / 921 meters |
| Capital city : | Belle Fourche is capital of Butte County |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 21:19:09 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 249 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Belle Fourche is located at 44°40'17"N 103°51'8"W (44.6713700, -103.8521500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Belle Fourche
Demographics
The population of Belle Fourche increased by 2.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,594 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,703 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,647 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,683 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,663 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,639 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,586 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,554 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,616 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,702 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,742 | 0.7% | estimation process |
People born in Belle Fourche (8)
People born in Belle Fourche, including baseball player Jason Kubel, writer Bill Pearson, baseball player John Strohmayer, .
List
- Elizabeth May (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1961
- Arlene Ham (politician) she was born in 01/08/1936
- Richard Wudel he was born in 01/06/1941
- Ralph Heinert (American engineer and politician from Montana) he was born in 26/08/1944
- Thomas J. Brunner (American politician) he was born in 28/02/1958
Schools in Belle Fourche
College & universities near Belle Fourche, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219046 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish (SD) | 57799-9500 |
Post offices near Belle Fourche
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourch Post Office | Belle Fourche (SD) | 57717 |
Other cities in Butte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butte County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newell | 603 | City in Butte County, South Dakota, United States |
| Nisland | 227 | Town in Butte County, South Dakota, United States |
| Vale | 127 | Census-designated place in Butte County, South Dakota |
| Fruitdale | 68 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Belle Fourche distances to largest South Dakota cities
