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South Dakota

814,180 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 $46,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,200.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
814,180
+8%since 2000
from 754,844 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
675K738K802K865K929K1990201020202024South Dakota
2024907K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,369
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,282 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,110
+37%since 2000
from $17,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(664,585)
Black0.6%(4,563)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10,903)
Asian0.6%(4,316)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(53,441)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(689,502)
Black1.2%(9,959)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(22,119)
Asian0.9%(7,553)
Other10.1%(82,298)
Diversity Score33.3%(271,408)
Diversity Score
33
+371%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 814,180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Dakota?

The typical household in South Dakota earns about $46,369 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 $122,200, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in South Dakota?

About 25.3% 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 13.7% 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 118,176 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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