Total Population
910,839
Population
Growth Rate
0.50%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
40.600
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
South Dakota Profiles
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
Housing & Income
Households
361,516
Total Housing Units
407,108
Owner Occupied
250,696
Renter Occupied
110,820
Vacant
45,592
Median Home Value
$239,458
Average Home Value
$283,296
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.64%
Income Projection
Median Household
$67,023 $76,717
Average Household
$90,927 $103,298
Per Capita
$36,214 $41,260
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Workforce
Total Businesses
42,807
Total Employed
488,820
Workers 16+
442,846
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
3,523
Employed
76,084
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
5,294
Employed
58,719
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
2,940
Employed
44,778
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
1,132
Employed
43,186
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
1,323
Employed
41,782
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
3,240
Employed
40,164
Some
High School
26,251
Graduated
High School
150,138
Associates
Degree
80,982
Bachelor's
Degree
139,230
Graduate
Degree
63,558
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
349,873
Non-Resident Commuters
81,706
Drive Alone
351,477
Carpooled
35,313
Public
1,861
Work At Home
34,241
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
