Moving to Deadwood: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Deadwood means joining a real, genuinely tiny Black Hills town carrying outsized Wild West heritage and gaming-industry relevance.
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Learn moreA real, tiny resident population
Deadwood's year-round population runs approximately 1,300 -- a real, genuinely small base this record discloses honestly.
A real, record-setting gaming economy
Legalized casino gaming since 1989 generated a record $151.9 million in gross gaming revenue in 2024, up 36% since 2019.
A National Historic Landmark identity
Deadwood's entire downtown was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, a genuinely rare whole-community distinction.
Key takeaways
- Deadwood's resident population is genuinely tiny (~1,300).
- Deadwood's gaming economy is real and substantial, recently setting a revenue record.
- Deadwood's entire downtown carries a rare National Historic Landmark designation.
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