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 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Profiles | 754,844 | 814,180 | 910,839 | 933,929 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 59,621 | 57,928 | 60,069 |
| 5-9 | 55,531 | 59,261 | 59,873 |
| 10-14 | 53,960 | 58,942 | 61,124 |
| 15-19 | 57,628 | 57,341 | 59,631 |
| 20-24 | 57,596 | 58,791 | 58,698 |
| 25-29 | 55,570 | 57,742 | 55,235 |
| 30-34 | 49,859 | 59,370 | 57,433 |
| 35-39 | 45,766 | 59,037 | 60,856 |
| 40-44 | 47,346 | 54,619 | 58,918 |
| 45-49 | 57,519 | 47,895 | 54,641 |
| 50-54 | 59,399 | 52,006 | 47,606 |
| 55-59 | 54,231 | 57,414 | 51,311 |
| 60-64 | 43,573 | 60,099 | 54,135 |
| 65-69 | 31,944 | 54,215 | 56,550 |
| 70-74 | 25,683 | 43,646 | 49,974 |
| 75-79 | 21,724 | 30,609 | 38,031 |
| 80-84 | 18,004 | 20,472 | 25,562 |
| 85+ | 19,226 | 21,452 | 24,282 |
| 18+ | 611,383 | 701,742 | 718,316 |
| Median Age | 37 | 39 | 40 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
| South Dakota Profiles | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Total | 910,839.00 |
| White Alone | 80.16 |
| Black Alone | 2.15 |
| American Indian Alone | 8.55 |
| Asian Alone | 1.59 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.10 |
| Some Other Race | 1.87 |
| Two or More Races | 5.58 |
| Hispanic Origin | 4.80 |
| Diversity Index | 40.60 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
| South Dakota Profiles | 2023 - 2028 |
|---|---|
| Population | 0.50% |
| Households | 0.57% |
| Families | 0.45% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 290,245 | 322,282 | 361,516 | 371,941 |
| Housing Units | 323,208 | 363,438 | 407,108 | 417,489 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 250,696 | 260,726 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 110,820 | 111,215 | ||
| Vacant Units | 45,592 | 45,548 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
| South Dakota Profiles | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,458 | $258,768 |
| Average Home Value | $283,296 | $303,420 |
| <$50,000 | 20,302 | 18,967 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 22,290 | 19,856 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 24,152 | 21,070 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 30,711 | 28,954 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 35,328 | 35,722 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 31,787 | 32,954 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 38,916 | 46,359 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 22,350 | 26,417 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 16,898 | 21,035 |
| $1,000,000 + | 2,253 | 2,575 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 41,842 |
| 2000-2009 | 54,048 |
| 1990-1999 | 49,689 |
| 1980-1989 | 37,437 |
| 1970-1979 | 61,094 |
| 1960-1969 | 30,855 |
| 1950-1959 | 33,727 |
| 1940-1949 | 16,256 |
| 1939 or Before | 66,207 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
| South Dakota Profiles | 2023 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Profiles | 2023 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 30,374 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 27,147 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 28,979 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 43,283 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 67,414 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 56,091 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 63,687 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 22,206 |
| $200,000+ | 22,335 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 442,846 |
| In-County Residents | 349,873 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 81,706 |
| Drive Alone | 351,477 |
| Carpooled | 35,313 |
| Public Transport | 1,861 |
| Work at Home | 34,241 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 32,816 |
| 5-9 minutes | 82,305 |
| 10-14 minutes | 83,161 |
| 15-19 minutes | 74,123 |
| 20-24 minutes | 53,438 |
| 25-29 minutes | 17,780 |
| 30-34 minutes | 27,248 |
| 35-39 minutes | 5,367 |
| 40-44 minutes | 5,941 |
| 45-59 minutes | 13,505 |
| 60-89 minutes | 7,728 |
| 90+ minutes | 5,193 |
| Average Travel Time | 17 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 488,820 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 6,226 |
| Mining | 650 |
| Utilities | 2,827 |
| Construction | 23,435 |
| Manufacturing | 41,782 |
| Wholesale Trade | 19,825 |
| Retail Trade | 58,719 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 9,084 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 1,945 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 1,355 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 8,121 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 13,357 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 4,368 |
| Gasoline Stations | 3,700 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 2,950 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 5,902 |
| General Merchandise Str | 7,937 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 11,587 |
| Information | 13,098 |
| Finance & Insurance | 19,990 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 10,583 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 2,499 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 6,908 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 8,869 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 23,799 |
| Legal Services | 3,756 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 1,307 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 8,626 |
| Educational Services | 43,186 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 76,084 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 13,620 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 44,778 |
| Accommodation | 11,338 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 33,440 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 27,169 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 4,528 |
| Public Administration Emp | 40,164 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
| South Dakota Profiles | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 26,251 |
| Graduated High School | 150,138 |
| Associates Degree | 80,982 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 139,230 |
| Graduate Degree | 63,558 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 42,807 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 1,311 |
| Mining Bus | 52 |
| Utilities Bus | 153 |
| Construction Bus | 2,849 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 1,323 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 1,587 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 5,294 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 825 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 229 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 144 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 614 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 896 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 441 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 381 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 429 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 854 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 481 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 1,361 |
| Information Bus | 896 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 2,354 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 803 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 578 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 973 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 1,714 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 2,696 |
| Legal Services Bus | 735 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 129 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 1,095 |
| Educational Services Bus | 1,132 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 3,523 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 1,231 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 2,940 |
| Accommodation Bus | 875 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 2,065 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 5,315 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 940 |
| Public Administration Bus | 3,240 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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