South Dakota’s Community Profile
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
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Profiles | 754,844 | 814,180 | 903,936 | 928,180 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 59,621 | 58,838 | 60,592 |
| 5-9 | 55,531 | 58,908 | 60,096 |
| 10-14 | 53,960 | 58,119 | 60,676 |
| 15-19 | 57,628 | 56,420 | 59,206 |
| 20-24 | 57,596 | 58,745 | 57,885 |
| 25-29 | 55,570 | 59,547 | 55,388 |
| 30-34 | 49,859 | 58,407 | 58,772 |
| 35-39 | 45,766 | 57,988 | 59,865 |
| 40-44 | 47,346 | 52,498 | 57,917 |
| 45-49 | 57,519 | 48,624 | 53,019 |
| 50-54 | 59,399 | 51,585 | 47,803 |
| 55-59 | 54,231 | 58,882 | 51,462 |
| 60-64 | 43,573 | 59,419 | 55,569 |
| 65-69 | 31,944 | 52,430 | 56,334 |
| 70-74 | 25,683 | 41,371 | 48,510 |
| 75-79 | 21,724 | 29,600 | 36,609 |
| 80-84 | 18,004 | 20,093 | 24,633 |
| 85+ | 19,226 | 22,462 | 23,844 |
| 18+ | 611,383 | 695,679 | 712,516 |
| Median Age | 37 | 39 | 39 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Population by Race
| South Dakota Profiles | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total | 903,936.000 |
| White Alone | 80.330 |
| Black Alone | 2.060 |
| American Indian Alone | 8.760 |
| Asian Alone | 1.570 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.060 |
| Some Other Race | 1.760 |
| Two or More Races | 5.460 |
| Hispanic Origin | 4.400 |
| Diversity Index | 39.800 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Growth Rate
| South Dakota Profiles | 2022 - 2027 |
|---|---|
| Population | 0.53% |
| Households | 0.57% |
| Families | 0.47% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 290,245 | 322,282 | 357,841 | 368,151 |
| Housing Units | 323,208 | 363,438 | 402,577 | 415,261 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 245,870 | 256,266 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 111,971 | 111,885 | ||
| Vacant Units | 44,736 | 47,110 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Home Value
| South Dakota Profiles | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,558 | $232,265 |
| Average Home Value | $247,542 | $264,310 |
| <$50,000 | 23,437 | 21,765 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 21,590 | 19,296 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 23,223 | 20,472 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 42,583 | 41,338 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 38,853 | 39,125 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 28,391 | 32,440 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 36,145 | 42,612 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 15,368 | 19,344 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 11,744 | 14,621 |
| $1,000,000 + | 971 | 1,082 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 16,954 |
| 2000-2009 | 55,234 |
| 1990-1999 | 50,640 |
| 1980-1989 | 37,980 |
| 1970-1979 | 64,536 |
| 1960-1969 | 32,818 |
| 1950-1959 | 34,472 |
| 1940-1949 | 16,455 |
| 1939 or Before | 68,978 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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Income
| South Dakota Profiles | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $64,224 | $74,859 |
| Average Household | $88,232 | $101,843 |
| Per Capita | $35,056 | $40,519 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Household Income Base
| South Dakota Profiles | 2022 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 28,568 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 30,443 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 31,601 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 42,066 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 69,995 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 48,185 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 62,971 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 25,142 |
| $200,000+ | 18,870 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 441,356 |
| In-County Residents | 348,695 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 80,553 |
| Drive Alone | 352,936 |
| Carpooled | 35,792 |
| Public Transport | 2,046 |
| Work at Home | 29,766 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 33,878 |
| 5-9 minutes | 85,241 |
| 10-14 minutes | 82,080 |
| 15-19 minutes | 74,917 |
| 20-24 minutes | 51,695 |
| 25-29 minutes | 18,419 |
| 30-34 minutes | 27,752 |
| 35-39 minutes | 5,587 |
| 40-44 minutes | 6,236 |
| 45-59 minutes | 13,020 |
| 60-89 minutes | 7,388 |
| 90+ minutes | 5,377 |
| Average Travel Time | 17 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 484,497 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 6,154 |
| Mining | 532 |
| Utilities | 2,746 |
| Construction | 22,825 |
| Manufacturing | 41,764 |
| Wholesale Trade | 20,215 |
| Retail Trade | 59,275 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 8,643 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 2,009 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 1,354 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 7,861 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 13,575 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 4,495 |
| Gasoline Stations | 3,816 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 3,072 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 3,314 |
| General Merchandise Str | 7,061 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 3,525 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 550 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 11,381 |
| Information | 13,059 |
| Finance & Insurance | 21,422 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 11,907 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 2,537 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 6,978 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 8,441 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 22,648 |
| Legal Services | 3,244 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 1,205 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 8,977 |
| Educational Services | 41,784 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 75,412 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 14,431 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 43,480 |
| Accommodation | 10,263 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 33,217 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 26,773 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 5,276 |
| Public Administration Emp | 38,336 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
Educational Attainment (25+)
| South Dakota Profiles | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 28,308 |
| Graduated High School | 157,189 |
| Associates Degree | 79,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 135,193 |
| Graduate Degree | 58,009 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 43,623 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 1,325 |
| Mining Bus | 52 |
| Utilities Bus | 153 |
| Construction Bus | 2,837 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 1,333 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 1,633 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 5,676 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 832 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 242 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 159 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 606 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 833 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 468 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 402 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 449 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 358 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 284 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 689 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 354 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1,359 |
| Information Bus | 885 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 2,439 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 848 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 590 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 1,001 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 1,769 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 2,793 |
| Legal Services Bus | 744 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 132 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 1,129 |
| Educational Services Bus | 1,126 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 3,502 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 1,220 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 2,931 |
| Accommodation Bus | 908 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 2,023 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 5,320 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 951 |
| Public Administration Bus | 3,121 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-14
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