Cheyenne River Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land

Cheyenne River Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land is a federal reservation with off-reservation trust land in Dewey County and Ziebach County, South Dakota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 7,582 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 4,266 sq mi (11,048 km²) of land.

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Cheyenne River Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land in South Dakota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,582
What it is
Federal reservation · Off-reservation trust land
Counties
Dewey County55% of its landZiebach County45% of its land
Land area
4,266 sq mi (11,048 km²)
Median household income
$54,089 ± $4,933
Median home value
$82,400 ± $6,248
Water area
153 sq mi (397 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code
0605
Coordinates (central point)
45.087748, -101.237588

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. North Eagle Butte (CDP)1,481 people
  2. Eagle Butte (city)1,458 people
  3. Timber Lake (city)779 people
  4. Dupree (city)557 people
  5. La Plant (CDP)240 people
  6. Cherry Creek (CDP)224 people
  7. Isabel (town)214 people
  8. Whitehorse (CDP)162 people
  9. Green Grass (CDP)78 people
  10. Bridger (CDP)66 people
  11. Swift Bird (CDP)35 people
  12. Lantry (CDP)3 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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