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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

Population2023
0-457,928
5-959,261
10-1458,942
15-1957,341
20-2458,791
25-2957,742
30-3459,370
35-3959,037
40-4454,619
45-4947,895
50-5452,006
55-5957,414
60-6460,099
65-6954,215
70-7443,646
75-7930,609
80-8420,472
85+21,452
18+701,742
Median Age39

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 Alone0.1%
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

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
Motorcycle618
Bicycle1,490
Walked14,623
Other2,929
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
  
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
<9th Grade12,611
Some High School26,251
GED31,316
Graduated High School150,138
Some College/No Degree114,490
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
  
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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The GROW South Dakota Organizations Have had a Remarkable Few Years!

Grow South Dakota deployed 172 down payment and closing cost loans for a total of $1.17 million, paired with $25.2 million in partner first mortgages.

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