RANKING · 2024 ACS · 19 SHOWN OF 19

Most self-employed workers, South Dakota cities

South Dakota cities ranked by the share of employed residents who work for themselves in an incorporated or unincorporated business (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

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSELF-EMPLOYED WORKERSVS 2000

01Madison, SDSD6,06527.9%–

02Pierre, SDSD13,84825.5%–

03Vermillion, SDSD11,72019.7%–

04Belle Fourche, SDSD5,79118.8%–

05Rapid Valley, SDSD6,97518.6%–

06Brookings, SDSD25,35517.5%–

07Yankton, SDSD15,81616.6%–

08Spearfish, SDSD14,15414.9%–

09Aberdeen, SDSD27,96114.7%–

10Tea, SDSD8,01914.3%–

11Rapid City, SDSD80,58914.0%–

12Mitchell, SDSD15,75614.0%–

13Sturgis, SDSD6,92213.6%–

14Brandon, SDSD11,30613.1%–

15Watertown, SDSD23,73612.7%–

16Huron, SDSD14,60712.6%–

17Box Elder, SDSD13,93611.6%–

18Harrisburg, SDSD10,40510.9%–

19Sioux Falls, SDSD213,74810.6%–

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