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 118 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 |
| Altitude : | 3,031 feet / 924 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1907 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 21:19:59 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 197 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 28.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Box Elder is located at 44°6'45"N 103°4'6"W (44.1124900, -103.0682300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Box Elder
Demographics
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 |
People born in Box Elder (1)
American deaf aviatrix Nellie Zabel Willhite was born in Box Elder
Schools in Box Elder
College & universities near Box Elder, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440749 | National American University-Ellsworth AFB Extension | Ellsworth Air Force Base (SD) | 57706-4800 |
Post offices near 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Box Elder distances to largest South Dakota cities
