South Dakota
StatePopulation: 919,318 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for South Dakota from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — South Dakota
- What is the median household income in South Dakota?
- The median household income in South Dakota is $72,421 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in South Dakota?
- The poverty rate in South Dakota is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in South Dakota?
- $236,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in South Dakota?
- The median gross rent in South Dakota is $912 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of South Dakota residents have a college degree?
- 31.1% of adults in South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
899,194
Median Income
$72,421
Median Home Value
$236,800
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
2.2%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,146 (+24.3%)
Home Value:
+$69,700 (+41.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.7 pp (-8.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.3 pp (+8%)
Unemployment:
-0.4 pp (-11.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
899,194
Median Age
37.0
Female
49.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 80.3%
Black 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Other 1.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$72,421
±$805
Per Capita Income
$93,134
Median Family Income
$93,579
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Child Poverty Rate
11.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
7.1%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
14.6%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
8.1%
$200k+
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
402,364
Owner-Occupied
68.6%
Renter-Occupied
31.4%
Vacancy Rate
10.9%
Median Home Value
$236,800
Median Gross Rent
$912
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.8%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+3.7%
5-Year
+51.4%
HPI (2025 Q4)
637.8
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.8%
$50–100k
8.2%
$100–200k
10.2%
$200–300k
26.6%
$300–500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
$1M+
1.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.0%
$500–1k
46.3%
$1–1.5k
29.9%
$1.5–2k
7.5%
$2–2.5k
2.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.4%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.1%
1 vehicle
28.4%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3+
30.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.3%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
4.0%
20+ units
7.3%
Mobile home
7.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.3%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
14.2%
2010+
12.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.1%
Graduate Degree
9.6%
Some College / Associate
20.2%
Less Than High School
2.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Work from Home
9.3%
Self-Employed
8.0%
Government Workers
15.7%
Private For-Profit
76.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.9%
Retail
11.3%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Construction
7.3%
Finance
7.0%
Prof. Services
6.8%
Agriculture
6.4%
Public Admin
4.8%
Transportation
4.4%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
39.8%
Sales
19.7%
Food Prep
16.1%
Production
13.8%
Construction
10.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.6 min
Drove Alone
77.6%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
9.3%
Walked
3.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
358,552
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
10.6%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
10.7%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 24.4%
Working age (18–64): 75.6%
65 and over: 17.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.9%
Naturalized Citizen
44.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
30.9%
Asia
30.5%
Africa
22.0%
Europe
12.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.1%
With a Disability
12.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.7%
Uninsured
9.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.5%
Has a Computer
93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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