South Dakota is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Black Hills, Badlands, and Mount Rushmore. It has a population of 931,033, making it the 47th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Pierre. South Dakota has a agriculture and tourism-driven economy.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of South Dakota includes 81.52% White, 7.73% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (81.5%)
Native American (7.7%)
Two or more races (5.7%)
Black or African American (2.2%)
Asian (1.4%)
Other race (1.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 733,035 | 81.52% |
| Native American | 69,514 | 7.73% |
| Two or more races | 50,789 | 5.65% |
| Black or African American | 20,149 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 12,554 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 12,547 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 606 | 0.07% |
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South Dakota's average per capita income is $47,164. Household income levels show a median of $72,421. The poverty rate stands at 12.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,065 | $130,890 |
| Families | $93,579 | $116,410 |
| Households | $72,421 | $95,050 |
| Non Families | $43,596 | $57,792 |
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South Dakota’s population growth is concentrated in its urban and recreational areas, with Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls) leading at 213,000 residents and growing 7.8% since 2020. The Rapid City region shows strong growth, with Pennington County and Meade County growing 8.7% and 5.2% respectively. While suburban Lincoln County has grown 18.3%, many rural counties face significant losses, with Jones County declining 12% and Ziebach County down 9.1%.
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