South Dakota
935,000 people live in South Dakota. Its population grew 5.5% since 2020, the 12th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $80,506 a year, 5% below the national median, and the median home is worth $299,100, 19% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 935,000
- 6th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $80,506
- 5% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $299,100
- 19% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 11.8%
- same as the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$80,506 per year
5% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 20th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$43,435 per year
8% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 19th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
11.8%
same as the U.S. (11.8%). 19th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
17.8 min one way
35% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). Lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$299,100
19% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 19th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,089 per month
30% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 8th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
66.3%
1.0 point above the U.S. (65.3%). 17th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
935,094
0.27% of the U.S. total. 6th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+5.5%
2.4 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 12th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
23.5%
2.4 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 4th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
19.4%
0.5 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 23rd highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
3.8%
10.9 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 5th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in South Dakota, at 78.0%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 78.0% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 2.4% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 1.8% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 11.7% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 6.1% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
4.4 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 15th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
10.5%
0.3 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 17th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.