Standing Rock Reservation

Standing Rock Reservation is a federal reservation in Corson County, South Dakota; and Sioux County, North Dakota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 7,546 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 3,568 sq mi (9,242 km²) of land.

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Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota
Standing Rock Reservation (simplified outline). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,546
What it is
Federal reservation
Counties
Corson County, SD69% of its landSioux County, ND31% of its land
Land area
3,568 sq mi (9,242 km²)
Median household income
$43,500 ± $5,426
Median home value
$74,900 ± $9,762
Water area
94.2 sq mi (244 km²)
States
South Dakota, North Dakota
Census code
3970
Coordinates (central point)
45.871409, -101.181204

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. Cannon Ball, North Dakota (CDP)748 people
  2. McLaughlin (city)683 people
  3. Bullhead (CDP)294 people
  4. Little Eagle (CDP)275 people
  5. Selfridge, North Dakota (city)198 people
  6. Kenel (CDP)163 people
  7. Wakpala (CDP)144 people
  8. Porcupine, North Dakota (CDP)138 people
  9. Fort Yates, North Dakota (city)107 people
  10. Solen, North Dakota (city)105 people
  11. McIntosh (city)80 people
  12. Morristown (town)76 people

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

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