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The South Dakota of today is characterized by...

  • Strong work ethic and high productivity workforce
  • #1 business tax climate in America
  • Accessibility to leaders to get the job done

Workforce

  • Prepared: We annually have a steady supply of young workers eager for the opportunity to make a living in South Dakota.We’re committed to equipping our youth with the skills they need for their future.
  • Productive: #3 Most Productive Workforce

Business climate
#1 State Business Tax Climate (Tax Foundation)
#1 Environment for Entrepreneurs (Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council)
#1 Small City for Business: Sioux Falls; #11: Rapid City (Forbes)
#8 Corporate Business Environment (Pollina Corporate Real Estate)
#8 BHI Competitiveness Index (Beacon Hill Institute for Public Policy Research)

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
South Dakota Profiles754,844814,180910,839933,929

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-459,62157,92860,069
5-955,53159,26159,873
10-1453,96058,94261,124
15-1957,62857,34159,631
20-2457,59658,79158,698
25-2955,57057,74255,235
30-3449,85959,37057,433
35-3945,76659,03760,856
40-4447,34654,61958,918
45-4957,51947,89554,641
50-5459,39952,00647,606
55-5954,23157,41451,311
60-6443,57360,09954,135
65-6931,94454,21556,550
70-7425,68343,64649,974
75-7921,72430,60938,031
80-8418,00420,47225,562
85+19,22621,45224,282
18+611,383701,742718,316
Median Age373940

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

South Dakota Profiles2023
Total910,839.00
White Alone80.16
Black Alone2.15
American Indian Alone8.55
Asian Alone1.59
Pacific Islander Alone0.10
Some Other Race1.87
Two or More Races5.58
Hispanic Origin4.80
Diversity Index40.60

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

South Dakota Profiles2023 - 2028
Population0.50%
Households0.57%
Families0.45%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households290,245322,282361,516371,941
Housing Units323,208363,438407,108417,489
Owner Occupied Units250,696260,726
Renter Occupied Units110,820111,215
Vacant Units45,59245,548

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

South Dakota Profiles20232028
Median Home Value$239,458$258,768
Average Home Value$283,296$303,420
<$50,00020,30218,967
$50,000 - $99,99922,29019,856
$100,000 - $149,99924,15221,070
$150,000 - $199,99930,71128,954
$200,000 - $249,99935,32835,722
$250,000 - $299,99931,78732,954
$300,000 - $399,99938,91646,359
$400,000 - $499,99922,35026,417
$500,000 - $749,99916,89821,035
$1,000,000 +2,2532,575

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later41,842
2000-200954,048
1990-199949,689
1980-198937,437
1970-197961,094
1960-196930,855
1950-195933,727
1940-194916,256
1939 or Before66,207

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

South Dakota Profiles20232028
Median Household$67,023$76,717
Average Household$90,927$103,298
Per Capita$36,214$41,260

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

South Dakota Profiles2023
<$15,00030,374
$15,000 - $24,99927,147
$25,000 - $34,99928,979
$35,000 - $49,99943,283
$50,000 - $74,99967,414
$75,000 - $99,99956,091
$100,000 - $149,99963,687
$150,000 - $199,99922,206
$200,000+22,335

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+442,846
In-County Residents349,873
Out-of-County Residents81,706
Drive Alone351,477
Carpooled35,313
Public Transport1,861
Work at Home34,241
Less than 5 minutes32,816
5-9 minutes82,305
10-14 minutes83,161
15-19 minutes74,123
20-24 minutes53,438
25-29 minutes17,780
30-34 minutes27,248
35-39 minutes5,367
40-44 minutes5,941
45-59 minutes13,505
60-89 minutes7,728
90+ minutes5,193
Average Travel Time17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees488,820
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt6,226
Mining650
Utilities2,827
Construction23,435
Manufacturing41,782
Wholesale Trade19,825
  
Retail Trade58,719
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers9,084
Furn & Home Furnish Str1,945
Electronics & Appl Store1,355
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip8,121
Food & Beverage Stores13,357
Health/Pers Care Stores4,368
Gasoline Stations3,700
Clothing/Accessory Store2,950
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music5,902
General Merchandise Str7,937
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse11,587
Information13,098
  
Finance & Insurance19,990
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn10,583
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv2,499
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other6,908
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing8,869
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv23,799
Legal Services3,756
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises1,307
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt8,626
Educational Services43,186
HealthCare/Social Assist76,084
Arts/Entertainment/Rec13,620
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs44,778
Accommodation11,338
Food Srv/Drinking Places33,440
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin27,169
Auto Repair/Maintenance4,528
Public Administration Emp40,164

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

South Dakota Profiles2023
Some High School26,251
Graduated High School150,138
Associates Degree80,982
Bachelor's Degree139,230
Graduate Degree63,558

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses42,807
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1,311
Mining Bus52
Utilities Bus153
Construction Bus2,849
Manufacturing Bus1,323
Wholesale Trade Bus1,587
  
Retail Trade Bus5,294
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus825
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus229
Electronics & Appl Store Bus144
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus614
Food & Beverage Stores Bus896
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus441
Gasoline Stations Bus381
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus429
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus854
General Merchandise Str Bus481
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1,361
Information Bus896
  
Finance & Insurance Bus2,354
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus803
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus578
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus973
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus1,714
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus2,696
Legal Services Bus735
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus129
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1,095
Educational Services Bus1,132
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus3,523
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus1,231
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus2,940
Accommodation Bus875
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus2,065
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus5,315
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus940
Public Administration Bus3,240

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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