South Dakota

SD · 66 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #47 of 52
10th percentile
Median Household Income
$75,081 −0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #31 of 52
41th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.9% −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #27 of 52
49th percentile
Median Home Value
$257,400 −8.7% vs nat'l
Rank #34 of 52
35th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.9% −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #35 of 52
33th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.9% −45.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2 of 52
98th percentile

At a Glance

68.6% Homeownership
91.0% Insured
31.9% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in South Dakota

# County Median Income
1 Lincoln County $99,166
2 Union County $89,636
3 Stanley County $87,712
4 Hamlin County $87,101
5 Douglas County $86,442
6 Custer County $84,112
7 McCook County $83,852
8 Deuel County $83,112
9 Edmunds County $81,630
10 Hughes County $81,395

Lowest Income Counties in South Dakota

# County Median Income
66 Jackson County $35,417
65 Oglala Lakota County $41,417
64 Todd County $42,075
63 Corson County $46,406
62 Buffalo County $47,045
61 Bennett County $53,750
60 Ziebach County $53,958
59 Mellette County $54,076
58 Dewey County $54,104
57 Clay County $56,850

About South Dakota

South Dakota has a total population of 907,428, making it the 47th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 66 counties.

The median household income in South Dakota is $75,081, ranking 31st among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 11.9% and the unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.

Housing in South Dakota has a median home value of $257,400 with a homeownership rate of 68.6%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $946 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in South Dakota