Lead, South Dakota
Lead: City in South Dakota, United States of America
About
Lead is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,124 and a population density of 586 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,947 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Lead
| Population : | 2,947 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Lawrence County |
| Postal code : | 57754 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 605 |
| Area : | 5.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,213 feet / 1589 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 10:29:49 (30th December 2024) |
| Density : | 553 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lead is located at 44°21'8"N 103°45'55"W (44.3522100, -103.7652000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lead
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lead decreased by 6.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,124 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,106 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,085 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,101 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,030 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,988 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,001 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,006 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,971 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,943 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,947 | 0.14% | estimation process |
Schools in Lead
College & universities near Lead, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219046 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish (SD) | 57799-9500 |
| 219037 | The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219125 | Headlines Academy Inc | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219204 | National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-2823 |
| 219347 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-3995 |
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish | 11,900 | City in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States |
| 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
Lead distances to largest South Dakota cities
