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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

Population2000201020242029
South Dakota Profiles754,844814,180926,163964,021

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-459,807
5-961,940
10-1462,281
15-1963,143
20-2461,447
25-2956,739
30-3460,910
35-3959,760
40-4458,598
45-4949,559
50-5448,809
55-5950,222
60-6457,874
65-6955,625
70-7444,740
75-7932,623
80-8420,303
85+21,783
18+705,919
Median Age38

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

South Dakota Profiles2024
Total926,163.00
White Alone79.82%
Black Alone2.18%
American Indian Alone8.66%
Asian Alone1.69%
Pacific Islander Alone0.09%
Some Other Race1.86%
Two or More Races5.7%
Hispanic Origin4.94%
Diversity Index41.20

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

South Dakota Profiles2024 - 2029
Population0.80%
Households0.84%
Families0.64%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households290,245322,282366,642382,349
Housing Units323,208363,438413,492430,726
Owner Occupied Units245,122258,088
Renter Occupied Units121,520124,261
Vacant Units46,85048,377

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

South Dakota Profiles20242029
Median Home Value$271,756$286,096
Average Home Value$326,340$346,107
<$50,00018,58517,776
$50,000 - $99,99915,97415,158
$100,000 - $149,99916,92616,250
$150,000 - $199,99925,78824,963
$200,000 - $249,99932,03232,134
$250,000 - $299,99930,42731,505
$300,000 - $399,99941,89343,961
$400,000 - $499,99926,46031,570
$500,000 - $749,99923,80928,448
$1,000,000 +3,0583,759

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later45,822
2000-200955,828
1990-199949,393
1980-198938,215
1970-197960,257
1960-196930,664
1950-195933,581
1940-194915,776
1939 or Before64,991

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

South Dakota Profiles20242029
Median Household$72,722$82,484
Average Household$95,640$109,683
Per Capita$37,979$43,615

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

South Dakota Profiles2024
<$15,00030,901
$15,000 - $24,99924,809
$25,000 - $34,99925,174
$35,000 - $49,99940,323
$50,000 - $74,99966,465
$75,000 - $99,99952,643
$100,000 - $149,99970,055
$150,000 - $199,99928,788
$200,000+27,484

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+449,118
In-County Residents355,465
Out-of-County Residents82,749
Drive Alone354,015
Carpooled35,206
Public Transport1,734
Work at Home38,313
Motorcycle748
Bicycle1,380
Walked14,004
Other3,313
Less than 5 minutes32,751
5-9 minutes81,146
10-14 minutes84,265
15-19 minutes75,057
20-24 minutes53,379
25-29 minutes18,020
30-34 minutes28,223
35-39 minutes5,463
40-44 minutes6,167
45-59 minutes13,341
60-89 minutes7,695
90+ minutes5,298
Average Travel Time17

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees519,229
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt6,574
Mining824
Utilities3,271
Construction26,034
Manufacturing43,563
Wholesale Trade19,015
  
Retail Trade59,768
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers9,347
Furn & Home Furnish Str1,868
Electronics & Appl Store1,497
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip8,268
Food & Beverage Stores12,843
Health/Pers Care Stores4,532
Gasoline Stations4,194
Clothing/Accessory Store3,011
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music5,980
General Merchandise Str8,228
  
Transportation/Warehouse13,252
Information13,094
  
Finance & Insurance22,446
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn12,586
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv2,733
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other7,127
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing8,890
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv24,741
Legal Services3,898
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises1,306
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt9,762
Educational Services45,282
HealthCare/Social Assist88,622
Arts/Entertainment/Rec13,868
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs45,443
Accommodation11,240
Food Srv/Drinking Places34,203
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin29,758
Auto Repair/Maintenance4,543
Public Administration Emp40,620

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

South Dakota Profiles2024
<9th Grade15,411
Some High School22,652
GED32,096
Graduated High School149,010
Some College/No Degree107,447
Associates Degree91,324
Bachelor's Degree138,413
Graduate Degree61,192

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses45,708
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1,398
Mining Bus52
Utilities Bus184
Construction Bus3,042
Manufacturing Bus1,377
Wholesale Trade Bus1,595
  
Retail Trade Bus5,372
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus818
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus226
Electronics & Appl Store Bus138
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus613
Food & Beverage Stores Bus891
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus456
Gasoline Stations Bus461
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus423
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus861
General Merchandise Str Bus485
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1,431
Information Bus914
  
Finance & Insurance Bus2,415
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus796
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus671
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus948
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus1,843
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus2,836
Legal Services Bus752
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus129
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1,224
Educational Services Bus1,237
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus4,546
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus1,248
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus3,059
Accommodation Bus911
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus2,148
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus6,005
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus927
Public Administration Bus3,320

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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GROW South Dakota Has had a Remarkable Few Years!

GROW SD in 55 + years has met various housing needs with over $39 million in home improvement projects impacting more than 9,500 individuals.  Plus over $24 million in home mortgage and down payment loans helping approximately 1600 homeowners into new homes!

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