Box Elder, South Dakota
Box Elder: city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
About
Box Elder is a city located in the county of Pennington in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,094 and a population density of 140 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,165 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1906.
Quick Facts about Box Elder
| Population | 7,165 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Pennington County |
| Postal code | 57719 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 36.35 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.1125,-103.0682 |
| Altitude | 3,031 feet / 924 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1907 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 03:53:56 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 197 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 28.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Box Elder is located at 44°6'45"N 103°4'6"W (44.1124900, -103.0682300).
Box Elder map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Box Elder
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Box Elder increased by 28.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,094 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,621 | 9.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,835 | 3.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,049 | 3.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,164 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,233 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,280 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,397 | 1.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,628 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,811 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,165 | 4.94% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Box Elder
1Box Elder City Hall
420 Villa Dr, Box Elder, SD 57719 View details
Phone: +16059231404 | Website available
2Box Elder City Hall
420 Villa Dr, Box Elder, SD 57719 View details
Phone: +16059231404 | Website available
People born in Box Elder (1)
American deaf aviatrix Nellie Zabel Willhite was born in Box Elder
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Box Elder, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440749 | National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension | Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD) | 57706-4800 |
Closest post offices linked to Box Elder.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Box Elder Post Office | Box Elder (SD) | 57719 |
Other cities in Pennington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pennington County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | 77,503 | The second most populous city in South Dakota. |
| Rapid Valley | 8,260 | Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 2,493 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Hill City | 1,032 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Wall | 885 | City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Ashland Heights | 754 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| New Underwood | 679 | Human settlement in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Keystone | 352 | Town in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Scenic | 64 | Community in Pennington County, South Dakota, US |
| Green Valley | 49 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Owanka | 30 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Wasta | 22 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Quinn | 12 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Conata | 7 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Imlay | 7 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
Distance to Other Cities
Box Elder distances to largest South Dakota cities