Demographics

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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.

Workforce & Education

Growing Population

924,669 Population + 8.9% Population Growth, 2014-2024
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Population Estimates
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16th Highest In-Migration

Consistently an In-Migration State
U.S. News & World Report, Best States, 2025
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Median Age 38.7

US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey, 1-Year Estimates
Under 18 yeats 24.8%, 18-64 years 58.6%, 65+ 16.6%.

Personal Income

13th in Per Capita Personal Income

South Dakota Per Capita Personal Income is $75,699

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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