RANKING · 2024 ACS · 19 SHOWN OF 19

Lowest labor force participation, South Dakota cities

South Dakota cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 19 cities in South Dakota that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Yankton, SDSD15,81661.4%–

02Pierre, SDSD13,84863.5%–

03Madison, SDSD6,06563.7%–

04Rapid City, SDSD80,58963.9%–

05Spearfish, SDSD14,15464.7%–

06Watertown, SDSD23,73667.5%–

07Belle Fourche, SDSD5,79168.2%–

08Aberdeen, SDSD27,96168.3%–

09Huron, SDSD14,60768.4%–

10Brookings, SDSD25,35568.5%–

11Vermillion, SDSD11,72068.6%–

12Mitchell, SDSD15,75669.1%–

13Sturgis, SDSD6,92269.5%–

14Rapid Valley, SDSD6,97571.2%–

15Sioux Falls, SDSD213,74874.0%–

16Brandon, SDSD11,30676.2%–

17Box Elder, SDSD13,93678.1%–

18Tea, SDSD8,01987.5%–

19Harrisburg, SDSD10,40589.3%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES