Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1900–2023Census/ACS.
Foreign-Born Population
About 42,000 South Dakota residents, or 4.6% of the population, are foreign-born, well below the national share of 13.9%.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 4.6 | 13.9 |
- •Sioux Falls and Huron are key refugee resettlement hubs in South Dakota.
Countries of Origin
Top countries of origin for South Dakota's immigrant population include Mexico, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Guatemala.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born population | 42000 | 46200000 |
- •Refugees from Myanmar and Nepal have resettled significantly in Sioux Falls.
Migration Flows
South Dakota's overall migration pattern combines modest international inflows of about 42,000 foreign-born residents with net domestic in-migration of roughly 5,000 per year.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth rate (%) | 1.1 | 0.5 |
- •South Dakota's population growth rate outpaces many neighboring Plains states.
International Migration
South Dakota continues to receive modest but steady international migration, contributing to growth in its foreign-born population of roughly 42,000.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 4.6 | 13.9 |
- •Refugee resettlement programs bring new immigrants to Sioux Falls and Huron each year.
Domestic Migration
South Dakota gains roughly 5,000 net domestic migrants per year, as residents relocate from other states for its low taxes and cost of living.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Net domestic migration (annual) | 5000 | 0 |
- •No personal income tax is a major draw for domestic migrants to South Dakota.