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South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States, with a population of 881,785 and a population density of 11.78 people per square mile. It has plenty to offer both visitors and locals alike. From year-round outdoor activities, such as fishing, hiking, camping, skiing & snowboarding, kayaking and biking to cultural attractions like The Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk or The Journey Museum and Learning Center – there’s something for everyone in South Dakota. Local businesses are thriving in South Dakota; notable mentions include Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Black Hills Burger & Bun Co., and Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolates. Additionally, there are plenty of demographic organizations and local sporting events available to get involved with such as The Brookings Arts Council or Sioux Empire Baseball. All in all, South Dakota is a great place to live and visit!

The population in South Dakota is 881,785. There are 12 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in South Dakota is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in South Dakota is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in South Dakota
- 52.3% are married
- 10.7% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 15.8% have children, but are single
Race in South Dakota

- 82.7% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 8.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 3.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSouth Dakota, South DakotaUnited States
  881,785.0329,725,481.0
  49.4%50.5%
  50.6%49.5%
  37.138.4
 
  879,336.0326,569,308.0
  816,193.0309,327,143.0
  754,844.0285,036,114.0
  696,000.0251,960,433.0
  18.3%15.6%
  28.3%30.8%
 
  11.693.4
  758113531905.423
  1304.679264836.791
 
  80.8%59.4%
  2.1%12.2%
  1.4%5.6%
  8.0%0.6%
  0.1%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  3.1%3.2%
  4.3%18.4%
 
  52.3%49.8%
  51.2%48.0%
  1.1%1.8%
  47.7%50.2%
  31.4%33.8%
  10.8%10.8%
  5.5%5.6%
 
  2.462.6
  345,779.0124,010,992.0
  216,840.080,755,759.0
  31.6%30.5%
  47.2%42.9%
  128,939.043,255,233.0
  14.7%15.8%
  6.5%10.8%
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South Dakota is not a place for young or old poor people. Only the rich can enjoy this state The state does not care about the poor,kids,or elderly.Fine example cut  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in South Dakota most of my life. I love this place I call home. There was a time when I hated it here, but now I can't imagine living anywhere else. Some  More

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Over 13 years ago

I am a person who has been around the world (Navy) and have lived everywhere from South Dakota to California, Hawaii, Florida, Virginia, Overseas in Naples, Spain,  More

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