Mount Rushmore
The faces of Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Lincoln were carved into the Black Hills between 1927 and 1941.
Capital: PierreLargest city: Sioux FallsNickname: The Mount Rushmore StateStatehood: 1889
South Dakota at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
199,729 km²
17th largest state
Population
924,669
4.7 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 46th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
3.9%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$76 billion
$73,959 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
11,311
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
8,723
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+2,588
Births minus deaths
Population change
+6,364
July 2023–June 2024
South Dakota data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore South Dakota
66 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
South Dakota, United States
Minnehaha County
County seat: Sioux Falls
200,689
Population
$41,644
Income per capita
$266,600
Median home value
2.3%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 807 mi²
- Population density
- 249 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
66 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about South Dakota
Crazy Horse Memorial
Under construction since 1948, the Crazy Horse Memorial would be the world's largest mountain carving when finished.
Sturgis rally
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held every August since 1938, draws hundreds of thousands of riders to a town of about 7,000.
Wind Cave
Wind Cave became the first cave designated a U.S. national park, in 1903, and is known for its rare boxwork formations.