South Dakota

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South Dakota Overview

Nov 2, 1889
INCORPORATED
77,116
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
75,811
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,305
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,200
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
7,242
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
966
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
11.7
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
57106
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Sioux Falls
LARGEST CITY
Minnehaha County
LARGEST COUNTY
890,342
TOTAL POPULATION
451,671
MALE POPULATION
438,671
FEMALE POPULATION
102.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,850
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,996
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$69,457
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,819
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
471,598
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

South Dakota Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in South Dakota

The largest zip codes in South Dakota by population are 57106 (50,299), 57701 (45,046), 57103 (35,785), 57702 (34,985), and 57401 (32,217).
50,299 (5.65%)
45,046 (5.06%)
35,785 (4.02%)
34,985 (3.93%)
32,217 (3.62%)
31,255 (3.51%)
26,627 (2.99%)
26,119 (2.93%)
23,402 (2.63%)
22,754 (2.56%)
21,138 (2.37%)
20,266 (2.28%)
18,967 (2.13%)
17,380 (1.95%)
16,951 (1.90%)
16,533 (1.86%)
15,899 (1.79%)
12,872 (1.45%)
12,169 (1.37%)
11,583 (1.30%)
10,994 (1.23%)
10,523 (1.18%)
8,960 (1.01%)
8,468 (0.95%)
8,178 (0.92%)
7,661 (0.86%)
7,507 (0.84%)
7,240 (0.81%)
6,050 (0.68%)
5,815 (0.65%)
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Largest Cities by Population in South Dakota

The largest cities in South Dakota by population are Sioux Falls (193,401), Rapid City (75,632), Aberdeen (28,388), Brookings (23,530), and Watertown (22,718).
193,401 (21.72%)
75,632 (8.49%)
28,388 (3.19%)
23,530 (2.64%)
22,718 (2.55%)
15,656 (1.76%)
15,421 (1.73%)
14,179 (1.59%)
14,105 (1.58%)
12,268 (1.38%)
11,905 (1.34%)
11,667 (1.31%)
10,919 (1.23%)
7,324 (0.82%)
7,157 (0.80%)
7,121 (0.80%)
6,271 (0.70%)
18.Tea
5,922 (0.67%)
5,670 (0.64%)
3,997 (0.45%)
3,953 (0.44%)
3,506 (0.39%)
3,465 (0.39%)
3,340 (0.38%)
3,130 (0.35%)
3,060 (0.34%)
27.Lead
2,993 (0.34%)
2,984 (0.34%)
2,950 (0.33%)
2,930 (0.33%)
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Largest Counties by Population in South Dakota

The largest counties in South Dakota by population are Minnehaha County (197,742), Pennington County (110,386), Lincoln County (65,801), Brown County (38,278), and Brookings County (34,631).
197,742 (22.21%)
110,386 (12.40%)
65,801 (7.39%)
38,278 (4.30%)
34,631 (3.89%)
29,970 (3.37%)
28,402 (3.19%)
26,047 (2.93%)
23,311 (2.62%)
19,966 (2.24%)
19,089 (2.14%)
17,812 (2.00%)
16,700 (1.88%)
14,953 (1.68%)
13,695 (1.54%)
11,207 (1.26%)
10,369 (1.16%)
10,242 (1.15%)
9,353 (1.05%)
9,302 (1.04%)
8,687 (0.98%)
8,515 (0.96%)
7,533 (0.85%)
7,401 (0.83%)
7,079 (0.80%)
7,018 (0.79%)
6,355 (0.71%)
6,346 (0.71%)
6,196 (0.70%)
5,714 (0.64%)
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Race in South Dakota

The most populous races in South Dakota are White / Caucasian (731,624 | 82.2%), Native / Alaskan (70,948 | 8.0%), and Two or more Races (44,430 | 5.0%).
Race in South Dakota
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,7541.4%
Black / African American19,5252.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific4940.1%
Hispanic or Latino39,1974.4%
Native / Alaskan70,9488.0%
White / Caucasian731,62482.2%
Two or more Races44,4305.0%
Some other Race10,5671.2%
Total890,342100.0%

Ancestry in South Dakota

The most populous ancestries reported in South Dakota are German (303,478 | 34.1%), Norwegian (101,987 | 11.5%), Irish (87,554 | 9.8%), Sioux (65,945 | 7.4%), and English (62,150 | 7.0%), together accounting for 69.8% of all South Dakota residents.
Ancestry in South Dakota
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1660.0%
African3,0010.3%
Alaska Native1140.0%
Alaskan Athabascan140.0%
Albanian2670.0%
Aleut130.0%
Alsatian490.0%
American40,3614.5%
Apache2180.0%
Arab1,9940.2%
Arapaho2960.0%
Argentinean630.0%
Armenian1140.0%
Australian280.0%
Austrian1,6080.2%
Bahamian130.0%
Bangladeshi4030.1%
Barbadian210.0%
Basque1100.0%
Belgian1,6380.2%
Belizean60.0%
Bermudan510.0%
Bhutanese1,3080.2%
Blackfeet3100.0%
Bolivian530.0%
Brazilian3060.0%
British2,4970.3%
British West Indian150.0%
Bulgarian610.0%
Burmese1,8690.2%
Cajun150.0%
Cambodian160.0%
Canadian9820.1%
Carpatho Rusyn140.0%
Celtic1310.0%
Central American6,9380.8%
Central American Indian1230.0%
Cherokee1,2900.1%
Cheyenne6750.1%
Chickasaw100.0%
Chilean3290.0%
Chippewa1,2040.1%
Choctaw3400.0%
Colombian2270.0%
Comanche150.0%
Costa Rican380.0%
Cree80.0%
Creek860.0%
Croatian4110.1%
Crow1980.0%
Cuban8710.1%
Cypriot60.0%
Czech16,4051.8%
Czechoslovakian1,2020.1%
Danish15,6001.8%
Dominican4660.1%
Dutch35,8934.0%
Dutch West Indian20.0%
Eastern European1,0260.1%
Ecuadorian270.0%
Egyptian2280.0%
English62,1507.0%
Estonian640.0%
Ethiopian3,2120.4%
European11,0571.2%
Fijian290.0%
Filipino40.0%
Finnish4,2020.5%
French17,4542.0%
French American Indian1240.0%
French Canadian3,2040.4%
German303,47834.1%
German Russian3970.0%
Ghanaian810.0%
Greek1,2250.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro2090.0%
Guatemalan3,8730.4%
Guyanese330.0%
Haitian3340.0%
Honduran3990.0%
Hopi40.0%
Hungarian1,0660.1%
Icelander3480.0%
Indian (Asian)1,7840.2%
Indonesian1,5070.2%
Inupiat650.0%
Iranian760.0%
Iraqi1430.0%
Irish87,5549.8%
Iroquois2770.0%
Israeli120.0%
Italian11,3121.3%
Jamaican1930.0%
Japanese2180.0%
Jordanian130.0%
Kenyan430.0%
Kiowa50.0%
Korean3,8930.4%
Laotian940.0%
Latvian1570.0%
Lebanese7080.1%
Liberian9780.1%
Lithuanian4220.1%
Lumbee60.0%
Luxembourger5400.1%
Macedonian90.0%
Malaysian3430.0%
Maltese140.0%
Menominee320.0%
Mexican22,1282.5%
Mexican American Indian4020.1%
Mongolian70.0%
Moroccan390.0%
Native Hawaiian4450.1%
Navajo4150.1%
New Zealander170.0%
Nicaraguan5030.1%
Nigerian1220.0%
Northern European1,5100.2%
Norwegian101,98711.5%
Okinawan280.0%
Ottawa90.0%
Paiute180.0%
Pakistani6730.1%
Palestinian520.0%
Panamanian190.0%
Paraguayan10.0%
Pennsylvania German5580.1%
Peruvian2720.0%
Pima240.0%
Polish13,1411.5%
Portuguese7750.1%
Potawatomi480.0%
Pueblo720.0%
Puerto Rican3,7910.4%
Puget Sound Salish560.0%
Romanian2610.0%
Russian8,5331.0%
Salvadoran2,1050.2%
Samoan870.0%
Scandinavian9,1951.0%
Scotch-Irish4,8080.5%
Scottish9,6201.1%
Seminole650.0%
Serbian2470.0%
Shoshone370.0%
Sioux65,9457.4%
Slavic1750.0%
Slovak5780.1%
Slovene1180.0%
Somali9180.1%
South African2360.0%
South American1,0250.1%
South American Indian220.0%
Spaniard6600.1%
Spanish1,2310.1%
Spanish American80.0%
Spanish American Indian70.0%
Sri Lankan1,2860.1%
Subsaharan African9,9451.1%
Sudanese7670.1%
Swedish24,6692.8%
Swiss2,9730.3%
Syrian1110.0%
Thai2,7050.3%
Tlingit-Haida370.0%
Tohono O'Odham420.0%
Tongan120.0%
Turkish1170.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander20.0%
Ugandan240.0%
Ukrainian2,2290.3%
Ute500.0%
Venezuelan530.0%
Vietnamese280.0%
Welsh3,9320.4%
West Indian4840.1%
Yaqui120.0%
Yugoslavian6920.1%
Yuman320.0%
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Immigrants in South Dakota

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in South Dakota came from Asia (10,760 | 1.2%), Latin America (9,318 | 1.1%), Africa (8,352 | 0.9%), Central America (7,870 | 0.9%), and Eastern Africa (4,824 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.6% of all South Dakota residents.
Immigrants in South Dakota
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1140.0%
Africa8,3520.9%
Albania1300.0%
Argentina60.0%
Armenia20.0%
Asia10,7601.2%
Australia170.0%
Austria120.0%
Bahamas90.0%
Bangladesh1340.0%
Belarus1030.0%
Belgium110.0%
Belize220.0%
Bolivia180.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina910.0%
Brazil1160.0%
Cambodia1920.0%
Cameroon20.0%
Canada1,1250.1%
Caribbean8290.1%
Central America7,8700.9%
Chile1300.0%
China9700.1%
Colombia860.0%
Congo4050.1%
Costa Rica120.0%
Croatia1190.0%
Cuba3040.0%
Czechoslovakia790.0%
Denmark240.0%
Dominican Republic2080.0%
Eastern Africa4,8240.5%
Eastern Asia2,3400.3%
Eastern Europe2,4240.3%
Ecuador1130.0%
Egypt3250.0%
El Salvador1,3370.2%
England3650.0%
Eritrea9750.1%
Ethiopia2,5120.3%
Europe4,2040.5%
Fiji50.0%
France490.0%
Germany6240.1%
Ghana810.0%
Greece130.0%
Guatemala2,4330.3%
Haiti750.0%
Honduras2050.0%
Hong Kong320.0%
Hungary70.0%
India1,3730.2%
Indonesia490.0%
Iran480.0%
Iraq3930.0%
Ireland90.0%
Israel130.0%
Italy240.0%
Jamaica1110.0%
Japan4740.1%
Jordan130.0%
Kazakhstan250.0%
Kenya1520.0%
Korea8960.1%
Laos2210.0%
Latin America9,3181.1%
Latvia50.0%
Lebanon1050.0%
Liberia9780.1%
Malaysia360.0%
Mexico3,6420.4%
Middle Africa1,0790.1%
Moldova300.0%
Morocco370.0%
Nepal1,1800.1%
Netherlands1340.0%
Nicaragua1260.0%
Nigeria1520.0%
Northern Africa7210.1%
Northern Europe7500.1%
Norway350.0%
Oceania3270.0%
Pakistan750.0%
Panama910.0%
Peru1250.0%
Philippines1,6630.2%
Poland490.0%
Portugal290.0%
Romania240.0%
Russia1990.0%
Scotland630.0%
Serbia210.0%
Singapore200.0%
Somalia4550.1%
South Africa3460.0%
South America6190.1%
South Central Asia3,3980.4%
South Eastern Asia4,3710.5%
Southern Europe1660.0%
Spain700.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines610.0%
Sudan2570.0%
Sweden360.0%
Switzerland340.0%
Taiwan330.0%
Thailand8470.1%
Turkey370.0%
Uganda730.0%
Ukraine1,2370.1%
Uzbekistan130.0%
Venezuela210.0%
Vietnam5100.1%
Western Africa1,3490.2%
Western Asia6320.1%
Western Europe8640.1%
Zaire6720.1%
Zimbabwe180.0%
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Sex and Age in South Dakota

Sex and Age in South Dakota

The most populous age groups in South Dakota are 35 to 39 Years (31,891 | 7.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (30,206 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in South Dakota
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29,371 (6.5%)28,714 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years31,225 (6.9%)29,812 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years31,736 (7.0%)30,206 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years31,108 (6.9%)28,759 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years31,082 (6.9%)29,342 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years30,221 (6.7%)26,391 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years29,575 (6.6%)27,712 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years31,891 (7.1%)27,018 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years25,636 (5.7%)25,281 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years24,415 (5.4%)22,463 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years24,977 (5.5%)23,531 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years27,979 (6.2%)27,778 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years30,529 (6.8%)29,611 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years26,906 (6.0%)25,095 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years19,550 (4.3%)20,452 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years11,387 (2.5%)13,310 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years7,450 (1.7%)9,677 (2.2%)
85 Years and over6,633 (1.5%)13,519 (3.1%)
Total451,671 (100.0%)438,671 (100.0%)

Families and Households in South Dakota

Median Family Size in South Dakota

The median family size in South Dakota is 3.09 persons per family, with single female/mother families (29,737 | 13.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16,235 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in South Dakota
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple172,549 (79.0%)3.06
Single Male/Father16,235 (7.4%)2.87
Single Female/Mother29,737 (13.6%)3.35
Total Families218,521 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in South Dakota

The median household size in South Dakota is 2.44 persons per household, with single female/mother households (29,737 | 8.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (132,661 | 37.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in South Dakota
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple172,549 (49.1%)3.08
Single Male/Father16,235 (4.6%)3.32
Single Female/Mother29,737 (8.5%)3.60
Non-family132,661 (37.8%)1.25
Total Households351,182 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in South Dakota

Out of a total of 351,182 households in South Dakota, 218,521 (62.2%) are family households, while 132,661 (37.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 107,281, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 108,183.
Household Size by Marriage Status in South Dakota
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-108,183 (30.8%)
2-Person Households107,281 (30.5%)20,665 (5.9%)
3-Person Households41,082 (11.7%)2,290 (0.6%)
4-Person Households36,885 (10.5%)1,064 (0.3%)
5-Person Households21,431 (6.1%)313 (0.1%)
6-Person Households7,104 (2.0%)94 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4,738 (1.3%)52 (0.0%)
Total218,521 (62.2%)132,661 (37.8%)

Female Fertility in South Dakota

Fertility by Age in South Dakota

Average fertility rate in South Dakota is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in South Dakota
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years291 (2.4%)10.0
20 to 34 years9,159 (74.9%)110.0
35 to 50 years2,778 (22.7%)35.0
Total12,228 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Dakota

71.4% of women with births (12,228) in South Dakota are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 81.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 23.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in South Dakota
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years53 (18.2%)238 (81.8%)
20 to 34 years6,549 (71.5%)2,610 (28.5%)
35 to 50 years2,131 (76.7%)647 (23.3%)
Total8,731 (71.4%)3,497 (28.6%)

Fertility by Education in South Dakota

Average fertility rate in South Dakota is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 91.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 29.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in South Dakota
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,315 (10.7%)44.0
High School Diploma2,475 (20.2%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree3,650 (29.8%)58.0
Bachelor's Degree3,307 (27.0%)77.0
Graduate Degree1,481 (12.1%)91.0
Total12,228 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Dakota

28.6% of women with births in South Dakota are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 55.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in South Dakota
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School588 (44.7%)727 (55.3%)
High School Diploma1,304 (52.7%)1,171 (47.3%)
College or Associate's Degree2,362 (64.7%)1,288 (35.3%)
Bachelor's Degree3,026 (91.5%)281 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree1,447 (97.7%)34 (2.3%)
Total8,731 (71.4%)3,497 (28.6%)

Income in South Dakota

Income Overview in South Dakota

Per Capita Income in South Dakota is $36,850, while median incomes of families and households are $88,996 and $69,457 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income890,342$36,850
Median Family Income218,521$88,996
Mean Family Income218,521$110,466
Median Household Income351,182$69,457
Mean Household Income351,182$90,706
Income Deficit218,521$11,819
Wage / Income Gap (%)890,34226.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)890,34273.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index890,3420.45

Earnings by Sex in South Dakota

Average Earnings in South Dakota are $39,386, $45,835 for men and $33,516 for women, a difference of 26.9%.
Earnings by Sex in South Dakota
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male270,553 (53.6%)$45,835
Female234,438 (46.4%)$33,516
Total504,991 (100.0%)$39,386

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Dakota

The most common earnings brackets in South Dakota are $100,000+ for men (34,232 | 12.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (18,112 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in South Dakota
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less12,664 (4.7%)14,221 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9999,600 (3.5%)11,360 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4999,315 (3.4%)10,831 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9996,385 (2.4%)8,154 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4997,874 (2.9%)8,596 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9995,699 (2.1%)7,274 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4996,019 (2.2%)8,107 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,800 (1.8%)5,529 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4995,737 (2.1%)7,494 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9996,559 (2.4%)7,920 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99913,344 (4.9%)16,749 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99914,377 (5.3%)16,973 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99913,914 (5.1%)16,339 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99915,466 (5.7%)15,231 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99916,716 (6.2%)15,155 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99914,240 (5.3%)12,352 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99927,244 (10.1%)18,112 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99918,568 (6.9%)10,941 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,800 (10.3%)12,004 (5.1%)
$100,000+34,232 (12.7%)11,096 (4.7%)
Total270,553 (100.0%)234,438 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Dakota

Average earnings in South Dakota are $51,969 for men and $38,045 for women, a difference of 26.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,858, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,442. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,486, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,540.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in South Dakota
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,442$23,540
High School Diploma$43,789$28,898
College or Associate's Degree$51,432$35,277
Bachelor's Degree$63,815$47,730
Graduate Degree$79,858$60,486
Total$51,969$38,045

Family Income in South Dakota

Family Income Brackets in South Dakota

According to the South Dakota family income data, there are 50,697 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,278 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in South Dakota
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005,6822.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993,2781.5%
$15,000 to $24,9998,5223.9%
$25,000 to $34,99911,3635.2%
$35,000 to $49,99920,9789.6%
$50,000 to $74,99937,36717.1%
$75,000 to $99,99938,24117.5%
$100,000 to $149,99950,69723.2%
$150,000 to $199,99922,50810.3%
$200,000+19,8859.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Dakota

5-person families (19,265 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in South Dakota with $106,059 per family, while 2-person families (113,388 | 51.9%) have the highest median income of $40,836 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in South Dakota
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families113,388 (51.9%)$81,671
3-Person Families39,843 (18.2%)$90,441
4-Person Families35,343 (16.2%)$105,723
5-Person Families19,265 (8.8%)$106,059
6-Person Families6,581 (3.0%)$97,118
7+ Person Families4,101 (1.9%)$84,976
Total218,521 (100.0%)$88,996

Family Income by Number of Earners in South Dakota

The median family income in South Dakota is $88,996, with families comprising 3+ earners (24,446) having the highest median family income of $136,977, while families with no earners (29,307) have the lowest median family income of $51,424, accounting for 11.2% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in South Dakota
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners29,307 (13.4%)$51,424
1 Earner58,982 (27.0%)$57,772
2 Earners105,786 (48.4%)$103,975
3+ Earners24,446 (11.2%)$136,977
Total218,521 (100.0%)$88,996

Household Income in South Dakota

Household Income Brackets in South Dakota

With 62,510 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in South Dakota, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 12,994 households (3.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in South Dakota
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014,7504.2%
$10,000 to $14,99912,9943.7%
$15,000 to $24,99925,6367.3%
$25,000 to $34,99928,7978.2%
$35,000 to $49,99943,19512.3%
$50,000 to $74,99962,51017.8%
$75,000 to $99,99952,67715.0%
$100,000 to $149,99961,80817.6%
$150,000 to $199,99925,9877.4%
$200,000+22,8276.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in South Dakota

The median household income in South Dakota is $69,457, with the highest median household income of $84,713 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 119,528 households (34.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,841, with 21,496 households (6.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in South Dakota
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21,496 (6.1%)$39,841
25 to 44 Years113,975 (32.5%)$78,360
45 to 64 Years119,528 (34.0%)$84,713
65+ Years96,183 (27.4%)$51,181
Total351,182 (100.0%)$69,457

Poverty in South Dakota

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Dakota

With 11.0% poverty level for males and 13.6% for females among the residents of South Dakota, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,196 males (19.9%) and 10,091 females (28.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in South Dakota
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,301 (18.4%)4,643 (16.4%)
5 Years1,196 (19.9%)670 (11.8%)
6 to 11 Years5,602 (15.3%)5,378 (15.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,203 (11.9%)2,846 (15.8%)
15 Years683 (10.9%)906 (17.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,713 (14.6%)1,611 (13.5%)
18 to 24 Years7,437 (19.5%)10,091 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years5,924 (10.2%)7,604 (14.2%)
35 to 44 Years4,581 (8.2%)5,629 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,636 (7.5%)4,302 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years4,661 (8.1%)5,353 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,052 (6.7%)4,042 (9.0%)
75 Years and over1,801 (7.6%)4,677 (14.5%)
Total47,790 (11.0%)57,752 (13.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Dakota

According to the poverty statistics in South Dakota, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.3% of males and 91.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in South Dakota
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23,479 (81.6%)23,591 (83.6%)
5 Years4,823 (80.1%)5,010 (88.2%)
6 to 11 Years30,996 (84.7%)29,492 (84.6%)
12 to 14 Years16,352 (88.1%)15,227 (84.3%)
15 Years5,558 (89.1%)4,413 (83.0%)
16 and 17 Years10,008 (85.4%)10,319 (86.5%)
18 to 24 Years30,619 (80.5%)25,785 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years51,849 (89.7%)46,025 (85.8%)
35 to 44 Years51,394 (91.8%)46,260 (89.1%)
45 to 54 Years44,814 (92.5%)41,476 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years53,211 (91.9%)51,686 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years42,740 (93.3%)40,879 (91.0%)
75 Years and over21,858 (92.4%)27,472 (85.5%)
Total387,701 (89.0%)367,635 (86.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Dakota

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in South Dakota show that 3.4% or 5,804 of the total 172,549 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.4%, comprising of 412 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 1,225 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in South Dakota
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children99,861 (97.1%)2,991 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children47,820 (97.5%)1,225 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children17,456 (93.7%)1,176 (6.3%)
5 or more Children1,608 (79.6%)412 (20.4%)
Total166,745 (96.6%)5,804 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Dakota

According to the poverty data in South Dakota, 13.1% or 2,134 single-father households and 28.6% or 8,507 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (40.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 640 households (77.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in South Dakota
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children438 (7.5%)997 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,195 (14.0%)4,516 (27.4%)
3 or 4 Children438 (25.9%)2,354 (56.9%)
5 or more Children63 (40.9%)640 (77.9%)
Total2,134 (13.1%)8,507 (28.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Dakota

The poverty data for South Dakota shows that 5,804 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 10,641 of the single-parent households (23.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 412 households (20.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 703 household (72.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in South Dakota
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,991 (2.9%)1,435 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,225 (2.5%)5,711 (22.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,176 (6.3%)2,792 (47.9%)
5 or more Children412 (20.4%)703 (72.1%)
Total5,804 (3.4%)10,641 (23.2%)

Employment Characteristics in South Dakota

Employment by Class of Employer in South Dakota

Among the 449,118 employed individuals in South Dakota, private company employees (270,784 | 60.3%), not-for-profit organizations (51,114 | 11.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (35,232 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in South Dakota
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees270,78460.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)18,9324.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)35,2327.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations51,11411.4%
Local Government Employees34,3867.7%
State Government Employees20,0294.5%
Federal Government Employees17,5303.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1,1110.3%
Total449,118100.0%

Employment Status by Age in South Dakota

According to the labor force statistics for South Dakota, out of the total population over 16 years of age (697,630), 67.6% or 471,598 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 14,620 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.1% or 95,658 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.7% or 2,760 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in South Dakota
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years25,797 (53.5%)2,760 (10.7%)
20 to 24 Years48,581 (80.4%)2,769 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years49,026 (86.6%)1,912 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years49,611 (86.6%)1,240 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years95,658 (87.1%)2,391 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years82,223 (86.2%)1,644 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years44,884 (80.5%)853 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years40,174 (66.8%)683 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years30,177 (32.8%)332 (1.1%)
75 Years and over5,454 (8.8%)115 (2.1%)
Total471,598 (67.6%)14,620 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Dakota

According to labor force statistics for South Dakota, 83.1% of individuals (361,492) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (435,008) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 8,676 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.3% or 125,703 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.9% or 1,507 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in South Dakota
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School19,081 (63.2%)2,385 (7.9%)
High School Diploma92,786 (77.4%)4,316 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree124,164 (85.2%)3,206 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher125,703 (90.3%)1,253 (0.9%)
Total361,492 (83.1%)10,440 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in South Dakota

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Dakota are Management (56,967 | 12.6%), Community & Social Service (44,322 | 9.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (34,212 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (26,499 | 5.8%), and Health Technologists (23,143 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in South Dakota

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in South Dakota, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.6%), Health Technologists (76.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in South Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38,450 (67.5%)18,517 (32.5%)
Business & Financial7,686 (41.1%)11,013 (58.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15,422 (71.4%)6,184 (28.6%)
Computers & Mathematics6,468 (70.8%)2,665 (29.2%)
Architecture & Engineering5,965 (82.7%)1,247 (17.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,989 (56.8%)2,272 (43.2%)
Community & Social Service 14,082 (31.8%)30,240 (68.2%)
Education, Arts & Media3,078 (37.4%)5,143 (62.6%)
Legal Services & Support1,375 (46.9%)1,558 (53.1%)
Education Instruction & Library6,520 (24.6%)19,979 (75.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,109 (46.6%)3,560 (53.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7,657 (22.4%)26,555 (77.6%)
Health Technologists5,549 (24.0%)17,594 (76.0%)
Total (Category)83,297 (47.4%)92,509 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)239,926 (52.9%)213,578 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in South Dakota are Food Preparation & Serving (25,674 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15,597 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (13,327 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (12,369 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (7,972 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in South Dakota

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in South Dakota, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.4%), Security & Protection (76.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.9%), Personal Care & Service (81.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in South Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1,343 (10.1%)11,984 (89.9%)
Security & Protection6,071 (76.1%)1,901 (23.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,617 (73.4%)948 (26.6%)
Law Enforcement3,454 (78.4%)953 (21.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving10,953 (42.7%)14,721 (57.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,934 (57.3%)6,663 (42.7%)
Personal Care & Service2,239 (18.1%)10,130 (81.9%)
Total (Category)29,540 (39.4%)45,399 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)239,926 (52.9%)213,578 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in South Dakota are Office & Administration (49,452 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (42,097 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in South Dakota

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in South Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22,643 (53.8%)19,454 (46.2%)
Office & Administration9,736 (19.7%)39,716 (80.3%)
Total (Category)32,379 (35.4%)59,170 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)239,926 (52.9%)213,578 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in South Dakota are Construction & Extraction (23,234 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16,799 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7,907 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in South Dakota

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in South Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6,621 (83.7%)1,286 (16.3%)
Construction & Extraction22,407 (96.4%)827 (3.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16,280 (96.9%)519 (3.1%)
Total (Category)45,308 (94.5%)2,632 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)239,926 (52.9%)213,578 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in South Dakota are Production (28,846 | 6.4%), Transportation (17,874 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (16,550 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in South Dakota

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in South Dakota
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20,570 (71.3%)8,276 (28.7%)
Transportation16,351 (91.5%)1,523 (8.5%)
Material Moving12,481 (75.4%)4,069 (24.6%)
Total (Category)49,402 (78.1%)13,868 (21.9%)
Total (Overall)239,926 (52.9%)213,578 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in South Dakota

Employment Industries in South Dakota

The major employment industries in South Dakota include Health Care & Social Assistance (71,373 | 15.7%), Retail Trade (51,598 | 11.4%), Manufacturing (45,679 | 10.1%), Educational Services (40,229 | 8.9%), and Construction (32,320 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in South Dakota

Employment Industries by Sex in South Dakota

The South Dakota industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (93.7%), Construction (90.2%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (84.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), Educational Services (69.6%), and Finance & Insurance (62.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in South Dakota
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22,526 (84.3%)4,199 (15.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,841 (93.7%)124 (6.3%)
Construction29,156 (90.2%)3,164 (9.8%)
Manufacturing33,244 (72.8%)12,435 (27.2%)
Wholesale Trade9,316 (79.0%)2,472 (21.0%)
Retail Trade27,421 (53.1%)24,177 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing12,295 (77.8%)3,500 (22.2%)
Utilities3,312 (75.1%)1,097 (24.9%)
Information3,423 (50.6%)3,336 (49.4%)
Finance & Insurance10,211 (37.9%)16,716 (62.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3,111 (55.2%)2,526 (44.8%)
Professional & Scientific9,205 (50.2%)9,139 (49.8%)
Enterprise Management240 (38.0%)391 (62.0%)
Administrative & Support6,849 (58.3%)4,909 (41.7%)
Educational Services12,224 (30.4%)28,005 (69.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14,352 (20.1%)57,021 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4,455 (52.0%)4,109 (48.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14,193 (45.8%)16,790 (54.2%)
Public Administration12,390 (56.8%)9,416 (43.2%)
Total239,926 (52.9%)213,578 (47.1%)

Education in South Dakota

School Enrollment in South Dakota

The most common levels of schooling among the 215,434 students in South Dakota are middle school (48,195 | 22.4%), elementary school (48,079 | 22.3%), and high school (45,658 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in South Dakota
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool14,4386.7%
Kindergarten11,9385.5%
Elementary School48,07922.3%
Middle School48,19522.4%
High School45,65821.2%
College / Undergraduate39,57118.4%
Graduate / Professional7,5553.5%
Total215,434100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Dakota

Out of a total of 215,434 students who are enrolled in schools in South Dakota, 28,222 (13.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 187,212 (86.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,645 (29.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31,083 (91.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in South Dakota
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds6,214 (70.1%)2,645 (29.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old48,949 (86.3%)7,792 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds54,337 (90.0%)6,067 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31,083 (91.4%)2,915 (8.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15,194 (85.9%)2,499 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds18,292 (86.3%)2,908 (13.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,142 (81.7%)1,595 (18.3%)
35 Years and over6,079 (77.9%)1,723 (22.1%)
Total187,212 (86.9%)28,222 (13.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Dakota

Education (36,899 | 18.8%), business (34,937 | 17.8%), science & technology (25,121 | 12.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (17,895 | 9.1%), and arts & humanities (13,870 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 196,478 individuals in South Dakota who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in South Dakota
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,2063.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural17,8959.1%
Physical & Health Sciences4,1932.1%
Psychology8,7814.5%
Social Sciences12,4686.4%
Engineering10,3275.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,3370.7%
Science & Technology25,12112.8%
Business34,93717.8%
Education36,89918.8%
Literature & Languages5,2862.7%
Liberal Arts & History8,0054.1%
Visual & Performing Arts5,3372.7%
Communications5,8163.0%
Arts & Humanities13,8707.1%
Total196,478100.0%

Transportation & Commute in South Dakota

Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Dakota

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in South Dakota are males with 2 vehicles (90,983, accounting for 38.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (76,467, making up 44.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in South Dakota
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,363 (2.3%)3,848 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle33,491 (14.2%)39,201 (19.0%)
2 Vehicles90,983 (38.7%)76,467 (37.0%)
3 Vehicles58,611 (24.9%)50,561 (24.5%)
4 Vehicles28,326 (12.0%)22,821 (11.0%)
5 or more Vehicles18,344 (7.8%)13,745 (6.7%)
Total235,118 (100.0%)206,643 (100.0%)

Commute Time in South Dakota

The most frequently occuring commute durations in South Dakota are 10 to 14 minutes (84,265 commuters, 20.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (81,146 commuters, 19.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (75,057 commuters, 18.3%).
Commute Time in South Dakota
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes32,7518.0%
5 to 9 Minutes81,14619.8%
10 to 14 Minutes84,26520.5%
15 to 19 Minutes75,05718.3%
20 to 24 Minutes53,37913.0%
25 to 29 Minutes18,0204.4%
30 to 34 Minutes28,2236.9%
35 to 39 Minutes5,4631.3%
40 to 44 Minutes6,1671.5%
45 to 59 Minutes13,3413.3%
60 to 89 Minutes7,6951.9%
90 or more Minutes5,2981.3%

Commute Time by Sex in South Dakota

The most common commute times in South Dakota are 10 to 14 minutes (44,340 commuters, 20.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (40,789 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in South Dakota
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19,025 (8.6%)13,726 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes40,357 (18.3%)40,789 (21.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes44,340 (20.2%)39,925 (20.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes40,590 (18.4%)34,467 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes28,802 (13.1%)24,577 (12.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,326 (4.2%)8,694 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes14,912 (6.8%)13,311 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,031 (1.4%)2,432 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,480 (1.6%)2,687 (1.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes7,872 (3.6%)5,469 (2.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,730 (2.1%)2,965 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes3,532 (1.6%)1,766 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Dakota

The most frequent times of departure to work in South Dakota are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (41,490, 18.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (44,625, 23.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in South Dakota
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,374 (4.7%)4,721 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,898 (4.0%)3,868 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12,464 (5.7%)6,631 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18,265 (8.3%)10,021 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM26,911 (12.2%)18,880 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM34,659 (15.8%)31,758 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM41,490 (18.9%)44,625 (23.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19,762 (9.0%)18,924 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6,864 (3.1%)8,390 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,133 (3.2%)9,431 (4.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,901 (1.8%)4,944 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2,514 (1.1%)3,073 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,297 (6.5%)13,230 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,465 (5.7%)12,312 (6.5%)
Total219,997 (100.0%)190,808 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in South Dakota

Occupancy by Ownership in South Dakota

Of the total 351,182 dwellings in South Dakota, owner-occupied units account for 240,328 (68.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 110,854 (31.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in South Dakota
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units240,32868.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units110,85431.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units351,182100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in South Dakota

Occupancy by Household Size in South Dakota
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household108,18330.8%
2-Person Household127,94636.4%
3-Person Household43,37212.3%
4+ Person Household71,68120.4%
Total Housing Units351,182100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Dakota

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in South Dakota
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household55,671 (51.5%)52,512 (48.5%)
2-Person Household98,948 (77.3%)28,998 (22.7%)
3-Person Household31,117 (71.7%)12,255 (28.3%)
4+ Person Household54,592 (76.2%)17,089 (23.8%)
Total Housing Units240,328 (68.4%)110,854 (31.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Dakota

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in South Dakota
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School10,110 (51.1%)9,691 (48.9%)
High School Diploma63,994 (65.1%)34,359 (34.9%)
College/Associate Degree80,468 (67.1%)39,359 (32.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher85,756 (75.8%)27,445 (24.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Dakota

Occupancy by Age of Householder in South Dakota
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years78,50322.4%
35 to 44 Years56,96816.2%
45 to 54 Years52,86215.0%
55 to 64 Years66,66619.0%
65 to 74 Years57,78516.5%
75 to 84 Years26,2277.5%
85 Years and Over12,1713.5%
Total351,182100.0%

Housing Finances in South Dakota

Median Income by Occupancy in South Dakota

Median Income by Occupancy in South Dakota
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied240,328 (68.4%)$86,384
Renter-Occupied110,854 (31.6%)$42,339
Average351,182 (100.0%)$69,457

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Dakota

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in South Dakota
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,592 (1.5%)5,223 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,092 (0.9%)3,783 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9994,377 (1.8%)8,478 (7.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9995,370 (2.2%)7,082 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9995,737 (2.4%)7,528 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99914,626 (6.1%)14,133 (12.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99924,699 (10.3%)18,352 (16.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99940,567 (16.9%)22,097 (19.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,131 (16.7%)12,710 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99954,224 (22.6%)7,620 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more44,913 (18.7%)3,848 (3.5%)
Total240,328 (100.0%)110,854 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Dakota

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in South Dakota
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010,763 (4.5%)4,884 (4.4%)
$300 to $49930,856 (12.8%)8,926 (8.1%)
$500 to $79952,764 (22.0%)28,393 (25.6%)
$800 to $99922,948 (9.6%)22,423 (20.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49950,015 (20.8%)28,691 (25.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99936,390 (15.1%)6,273 (5.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49918,322 (7.6%)1,447 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9998,878 (3.7%)373 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more9,392 (3.9%)930 (0.8%)
Total240,328 (100.0%)110,854 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in South Dakota

Housing Structures in South Dakota

Housing Structures in South Dakota
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached239,05868.1%
Single Unit, Attached15,5444.4%
2 Unit Apartments5,6311.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12,1543.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,1253.7%
10 or more Apartments40,93511.7%
Mobile Home / Other24,7357.0%
Total351,182100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Dakota

Housing Structures by Occupancy in South Dakota
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached208,186 (87.1%)30,872 (12.9%)
Single Unit, Attached9,213 (59.3%)6,331 (40.7%)
2 Unit Apartments907 (16.1%)4,724 (83.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,030 (8.5%)11,124 (91.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments496 (3.8%)12,629 (96.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,306 (3.2%)39,629 (96.8%)
Mobile Home / Other19,190 (77.6%)5,545 (22.4%)
Total240,328 (68.4%)110,854 (31.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Dakota

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in South Dakota
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room417 (0.2%)4,363 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,020 (2.5%)30,885 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms53,626 (22.3%)49,814 (44.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms79,697 (33.2%)16,745 (15.1%)
8 or more Rooms100,568 (41.8%)9,047 (8.2%)
Total240,328 (100.0%)110,854 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Dakota

Housing Structure by Heating Type in South Dakota
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas129,219 (53.8%)36,170 (32.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas43,114 (17.9%)12,155 (11.0%)
Electricity56,809 (23.6%)57,097 (51.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,673 (1.5%)1,323 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke54 (0.0%)64 (0.1%)
All other Fuels6,323 (2.6%)2,459 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used1,136 (0.5%)1,586 (1.4%)
Total240,328 (100.0%)110,854 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in South Dakota

Household Vehicle Usage in South Dakota
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,985 (1.7%)13,571 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle45,406 (18.9%)54,581 (49.2%)
2 Vehicles98,210 (40.9%)29,277 (26.4%)
3 or more Vehicles92,727 (38.6%)13,425 (12.1%)
Total240,328 (100.0%)110,854 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in South Dakota

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in South Dakota

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units108,500131,828
Median Property Value$185,700$240,300
Median Household Income$68,430$29,313
Monthly Housing Costs$571$9,268
Real Estate Taxes$2,191$2,704

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Dakota

Property Value by Mortgage Status in South Dakota
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018,054 (16.6%)4,307 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99913,662 (12.6%)8,821 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99950,090 (46.2%)74,056 (56.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99917,580 (16.2%)31,902 (24.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,887 (5.4%)8,312 (6.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,745 (1.6%)2,410 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more1,482 (1.4%)2,020 (1.5%)
Total108,500 (100.0%)131,828 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Dakota

Household Income by Mortgage Status in South Dakota
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004,273 (3.9%)1,737 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99911,480 (10.6%)1,411 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,637 (8.9%)4,004 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99913,901 (12.8%)4,989 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,841 (18.3%)10,798 (8.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99915,488 (14.3%)20,726 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,280 (16.9%)24,643 (18.7%)
$150,000 or more15,600 (14.4%)35,944 (27.3%)
Total108,500 (100.0%)131,828 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Dakota

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in South Dakota
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x45,194 (41.6%)99,338 (75.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x18,783 (17.3%)47,631 (36.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x12,814 (11.8%)37,402 (28.4%)
4.0x or more30,493 (28.1%)19,455 (14.8%)
Total108,500 (100.0%)131,828 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Dakota

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in South Dakota
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80018,247 (16.8%)289 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,49917,282 (15.9%)6,865 (5.2%)
$800 to $1,49966,079 (60.9%)18,410 (14.0%)
Total108,500 (100.0%)131,828 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in South Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Dakota
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years65,990 (94.2%)4,099 (5.9%)
6 to 18 Years146,211 (92.7%)11,456 (7.3%)
19 to 25 Years66,356 (82.0%)14,616 (18.0%)
26 to 34 Years82,690 (82.7%)17,256 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years92,825 (86.7%)14,246 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years83,372 (88.8%)10,514 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years104,989 (91.4%)9,911 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years90,439 (99.7%)274 (0.3%)
75 Years and older55,717 (99.8%)91 (0.2%)
Total788,589 (90.5%)82,463 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in South Dakota
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born65,990 (94.2%)4,099 (5.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen146,211 (92.7%)11,456 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen66,356 (82.0%)14,616 (18.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Dakota

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in South Dakota
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00076,546 (82.4%)16,368 (17.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999118,326 (84.7%)21,375 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999127,110 (88.3%)16,787 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999127,819 (92.2%)10,860 (7.8%)
$100,000 and over325,427 (95.7%)14,710 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Dakota

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in South Dakota
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 623,226 (33.1%)45,264 (64.6%)
6 to 18 Years43,555 (27.6%)108,938 (69.1%)
19 to 25 Years7,232 (8.9%)60,926 (75.2%)
25 to 34 Years9,928 (9.9%)75,401 (75.4%)
35 to 44 Years10,948 (10.2%)85,595 (79.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,018 (11.7%)77,032 (82.1%)
55 to 64 Years17,673 (15.4%)93,457 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years87,113 (96.0%)52,175 (57.5%)
75 Years and over55,445 (99.4%)33,607 (60.2%)
Total266,138 (30.5%)632,395 (72.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Dakota

Disability Status by Sex by Age in South Dakota
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years187 (0.6%)297 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years3,883 (4.8%)2,917 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years7,376 (7.5%)7,074 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years19,530 (12.1%)16,482 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years11,972 (26.1%)8,927 (19.9%)
75 Years and over10,959 (46.3%)14,610 (45.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in South Dakota

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in South Dakota: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (0.4%)111 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years295 (0.4%)351 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,490 (1.5%)793 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years6,506 (4.0%)3,020 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,380 (13.9%)2,279 (5.1%)
75 Years and over6,848 (28.9%)5,974 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in South Dakota: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years107 (0.4%)186 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years433 (0.5%)499 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,227 (1.2%)1,513 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,718 (1.7%)2,820 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,813 (4.0%)1,416 (3.2%)
75 Years and over1,738 (7.3%)2,694 (8.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in South Dakota: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,130 (3.9%)2,068 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years4,882 (4.9%)4,568 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years7,004 (4.3%)5,996 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,125 (4.6%)1,492 (3.3%)
75 Years and over1,720 (7.3%)3,145 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in South Dakota: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years249 (0.3%)273 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,174 (1.2%)1,000 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years7,931 (4.9%)8,974 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,706 (12.5%)6,110 (13.6%)
75 Years and over5,470 (23.1%)9,657 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in South Dakota: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years504 (0.6%)300 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years834 (0.8%)696 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,690 (1.7%)3,032 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,530 (3.3%)1,152 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,898 (8.0%)3,158 (9.8%)

Technology Access in South Dakota

Computing Device Access in South Dakota

Computing Device Access in South Dakota
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop272,35477.5%
Smartphone299,58585.3%
Tablet212,76060.6%
No Computing Device26,1377.4%
Total351,182100.0%

Internet Access in South Dakota

Internet Access in South Dakota
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet9340.3%
Broadband Home255,30972.7%
Cellular Data Only35,98110.2%
Satellite Internet20,8485.9%
No Internet45,57413.0%
Total351,182100.0%

South Dakota Summary

South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by North Dakota to the north, Minnesota to the east, Iowa to the southeast, Nebraska to the south, Wyoming to the west, and Montana to the northwest. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest state by area, and the fifth least populous state in the country. As of 2020, the population of South Dakota was estimated to be 884,659.

History

The area that is now South Dakota has been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years. The first Europeans to explore the area were French fur traders, who arrived in the late 17th century. In 1803, the United States acquired the area as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The area was part of the Dakota Territory until 1889, when it was divided into North and South Dakota. South Dakota became the 40th state in the Union on November 2, 1889.

Geography

South Dakota is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by North Dakota to the north, Minnesota to the east, Iowa to the southeast, Nebraska to the south, Wyoming to the west, and Montana to the northwest. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest state by area, covering an area of 77,116 square miles.
The geography of South Dakota is diverse, ranging from the Great Plains in the east to the Black Hills in the west. The Missouri River forms the eastern border of the state, while the Big Sioux River forms the western border. The Black Hills, an area of rugged mountains and forests, are located in the southwestern part of the state. Other major geographic features include the Badlands, the White River, and the Missouri National Recreational River.

Economy

South Dakota’s economy is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The state’s agricultural sector is the largest in the nation, with the top five commodities being corn, soybeans, wheat, hogs, and cattle. Tourism is also a major industry in South Dakota, with the state’s most popular attractions being Mount Rushmore, the Badlands, and the Black Hills. The state’s manufacturing sector is centered around the production of food products, machinery, and chemicals.

Demographics

As of 2020, the population of South Dakota was estimated to be 884,659. The state has a population density of 11.6 people per square mile. The largest city in South Dakota is Sioux Falls, with a population of 183,200. Other major cities include Rapid City (74,716), Aberdeen (27,091), and Watertown (21,482).
The racial makeup of South Dakota is 87.2% White, 8.2% Native American, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.1% from two or more races. The state’s Hispanic or Latino population is 4.3%.
The median household income in South Dakota is $54,919, and the median home value is $179,400. The state’s poverty rate is 11.2%. The largest industries in South Dakota are agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The state’s unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Common Questions

When was South Dakota Incorporated?
South Dakota was Incorporated into the Union on Nov 2, 1889.
What is the Total Area of South Dakota?
Total Area of South Dakota is 77,116 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of South Dakota?
Total Land Area of South Dakota is 75,811 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of South Dakota?
Total Water Area of South Dakota is 1,305 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in South Dakota?
Average Elevation in South Dakota is 2,200 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in South Dakota?
Highest Elevation in South Dakota is 7,242 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in South Dakota?
Lowest Elevation in South Dakota is 966 Feet.
What is the Population Density in South Dakota?
Population Density in South Dakota is 11.7 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of South Dakota?
Total Population of South Dakota is 890,342.
What is the Total Male Population of South Dakota?
Total Male Population of South Dakota is 451,671.
What is the Total Female Population of South Dakota?
Total Female Population of South Dakota is 438,671.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in South Dakota?
There are 102.96 Males per 100 Females in South Dakota.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in South Dakota?
There are 97.12 Females per 100 Males in South Dakota.
What is the Median Population Age in South Dakota?
Median Population Age in South Dakota is 37.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in South Dakota
Average Family Size in South Dakota is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in South Dakota
Average Household Size in South Dakota is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in South Dakota?
Per Capita income in South Dakota is $36,850.
What is the Median Family Income in South Dakota?
Median Family Income in South Dakota is $88,996.
What is the Median Household income in South Dakota?
Median Household Income in South Dakota is $69,457.
What is Income or Wage Gap in South Dakota?
Income or Wage Gap in South Dakota is 26.9%.
Women in South Dakota earn 73.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in South Dakota?
Family Income Deficit in South Dakota is $11,819.
Families that are below poverty line in South Dakota earn $11,819 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in South Dakota?
Inequality or Gini Index in South Dakota is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in South Dakota?
There are 471,598 People in the Labor Forcein in South Dakota.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in South Dakota?
67.6% of People are in the Labor Force in South Dakota.
What is the Unemployment Rate in South Dakota?
Unemployment Rate in South Dakota is 3.1%.