Spearfish, South Dakota
Spearfish: city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States
About
Spearfish is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,494 and a population density of 246 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,900 inhabitants.
The city was created 150 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Spearfish
| Population | 11,900 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Different from | Spearfish torpedo |
| Postal code | 57799, 57783 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 42.64 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.4908,-103.8594 |
| Altitude | 3,648 feet / 1112 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1876 (150 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 18:27:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 279 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Spearfish is located at 44°29'27"N 103°51'34"W (44.4908200, -103.8593700).
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 58, with temperatures rising to around 61 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Spearfish increased by 11.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,494 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,617 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,679 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,024 | 3.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,031 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,181 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,438 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,646 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,667 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,756 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,900 | 1.21% | estimation process |
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People born in Spearfish (6)
People born in Spearfish, including football player Ernie Smith, Clerk of the US House of Representatives Jeff Trandahl, politician Troy Heinert, .
More notable people
- Edward R. McLaughlin (American politician) he was born in 13/04/1928
- Amy Williams (basketball player (1976-)) she was born in 19/08/1976
- Rich Sattgast
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Spearfish, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219046 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish (SD) | 57799-9500 |
Closest post offices linked to Spearfish.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish Post Office | Spearfish (SD) | 57783 |
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 2,947 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| North Spearfish | 2,285 | Census-designated place in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States |
| Deadwood | 1,294 | City in and county seat of Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States |
| Whitewood | 999 | City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States |
| Saint Onge | 364 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota |
| Preston | 184 | Township in Brookings County, South Dakota |
| Central City | 131 | City in Lawrences County, South Dakota, United States |
| Englewood | 19 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Spearfish distances to largest South Dakota cities