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STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 2020 ACS

South Dakota

886,667 residents · 66 counties · 485 cities · 242 census tracts
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South Dakota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,896. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,600.

SD
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
886,667
+17%since 2000
from 754,844 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
675K738K802K865K929K1990201020202024South Dakota
2024907K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,896
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,282 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,415
+79%since 2000
from $17,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(705,583)
Black2%(17,441)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(38,741)
Asian1.5%(13,332)
Other11.1%(98,019)
Diversity Score41.5%(367,676)
Diversity Score
41
+486%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 886,667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Dakota?

The typical household in South Dakota earns about $59,896 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 $174,600, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in South Dakota?

About 29.3% 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 12.8% 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 190,663 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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