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STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 2000 CENSUS

South Dakota

754,844 residents · 66 counties · 485 cities · 242 census tracts
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South Dakota has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,282. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,300.

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Section 01

Population & growth

754,844
+8%since 1990
from 696,004 in 1990
1990 – 2024
10 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+9%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
675K738K802K865K929K1990201020202024South Dakota
2024907K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,282
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,503 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,562
+65%since 1990
from $10,661 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
31.8% rent
2.1
+5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(637,181)
Black0.5%(3,133)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5,428)
Asian0.5%(3,327)
Diversity Score21.1%(147,147)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(664,585)
Black0.6%(4,563)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10,903)
Asian0.6%(4,316)
Diversity Score7.1%(53,441)
7
−67%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−47%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Section 02

Largest cities

1.Sioux Falls213,748
2.Rapid City80,589
3.Aberdeen27,961
4.Brookings25,355
5.Watertown23,736
6.Yankton15,816
7.Mitchell15,756
8.Huron14,607
9.Spearfish14,154
10.Box Elder13,936
11.Pierre13,848
12.Vermillion11,720
Frequently asked

How many people live in South Dakota?

South Dakota has about 754,844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Dakota?

The typical household in South Dakota earns about $35,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Dakota expensive?

In South Dakota, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in South Dakota?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Dakota?

About 13.2% of people in South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58,840 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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