Demographics
More than Monuments and Mountains
Companies that choose to grow and expand in South Dakota are emboldened by our state’s natural beauty and earnest workforce. From the wild beauty of the Badlands to the bustle of business in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, there is an abundance of brilliant minds and distinctive assets that contribute to the magnitude of what makes South Dakota a one-of-a-kind place to put down roots, get to know your neighbor and cultivate success. And we have a rapidly growing economy to show for it. Learn more about our demographics to find out what South Dakota is made of.
Growing Population
924,669 Population + 8.9% Population Growth, 2014-2024
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Population Estimates
16th Highest In-Migration
Consistently an In-Migration State
U.S. News & World Report, Best States, 2025
Median Age 38.7
US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates
Personal Income
13th in Per Capita Personal IncomeSouth Dakota Per Capita Personal Income is $75,699
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024