Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

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2024 Population

132,617

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.5

0.746% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.1%

0.369% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$71,696

3.96% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$195,200

4.89% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

59,204

0.492% 1-year growth

About

5.61% of the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are Lake Area Technical College (847 degrees awarded in 2024), Northern State University (387 degrees), and Sisseton Wahpeton College (52 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was $195,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%.

Most people in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD borders West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, Southwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, East Central North Dakota--Jamestown City PUMA, ND, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, and Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD.

United States Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is home to a population of 133k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.68% of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (3.56k people).

In 2024, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (114k people) in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.62k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are Spanish (3,082 households), German (1,972 households), and Other Languages of Asia (534 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,519

Women

49.3%

67,388

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 132,907 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

98.2%

2024 Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.2% of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
114k ± 256
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.62k ± 313
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.9k ± 513

3.89%

Hispanic Population

5.16k people

3.89% of the people in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are hispanic (5.16k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
958 ± 757 people
Canada
517 ± 557 people
China
326 ± 443 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was Mexico, the natal country of 958 Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents, followed by Canada with 517 and China with 326.

Foreign-Born Population

2.68%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.56k people

2.28%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.02k people

As of 2024, 2.68% of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents (3.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 2.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,082 households (2.48%)
German
1,972 households (1.58%)
Other Languages of Asia
534 households (0.429%)

5.61% of the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was Spanish. 2.48% of the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,460 ± 285
Gulf War (2001-)
1,413 ± 217
Gulf War (1990s)
1,277 ± 251

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

Health

92.6% of the population of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 2.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

1,134 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.36%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

2.34%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD declined by 11.1% from 8.28% to 7.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD employs 59.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD were Construction (4,282 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,126 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,671 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($158,744), Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($123,916), and Air transportation ($123,214).

Males in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,382. The income inequality in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,833

Women

47%

31,371

Men

53%

The workforce of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in 2024 was 59,204 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

59.2k

2024 Value

0.492%

1 Year growth

± 0.492%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 0.492%, from 58.9k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,030 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,655 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,501 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

59.2k

2024 Value

0.492%

1 Year growth

± 0.492%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 0.492%, from 58.9k employees to 59.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, are Construction (4,282 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,126 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,671 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, though some of these residents may live in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,517

Median earning men ± $1,479

$38,326

Median earning women ± $1,399

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,412), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,375), and Wholesale Trade ($65,579).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($49,000), Public Administration ($48,225), and Wholesale Trade ($46,201).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.2%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

Dusty Johnson

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2024, universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD awarded 1,286 degrees. The student population of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,690 male students and 3,536 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are White (1,115 and 87.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (68 and 5.32%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 3.05%), and Black or African American (17 and 1.33%).

The largest universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are Lake Area Technical College (847 and 65.9%), Northern State University (387 and 30.1%), and Sisseton Wahpeton College (52 and 4.04%).

The most popular majors in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (94 and 7.31%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (92 and 7.15%), and General Agriculture Management (87 and 6.77%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,728 for in-state students and $7,279 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,226 (43.2% men and 56.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 6,226 students enrolled in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, 43.2% men and 56.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,127 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Diesel Mechanics Technology
92 degrees awarded
General Agriculture Management
87 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
66 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 92 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake Area Technical College
847 degrees awarded
Northern State University
387 degrees awarded
Sisseton Wahpeton College
52 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Area Technical College with 847 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 588 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, which is 0.842 times less than the 698 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,115 degrees mean that there were 16.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 68 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,728) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,998) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.607% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.626% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (36.3k), Some college (19.9k), and Bachelors Degree (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was $195,200 in 2024, which is 0.587 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $186,100 to $195,200, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is 72.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$195,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,965

$39,858

Median Property Taxes

±$1,169

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.6%

Homeownership

2024

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.6% of the housing units in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,696

Median Household Income

± $1,673

54.9k

Number of Households

± 1,425

In 2024, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD grew to $71,696 from the previous year's value of $68,964.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2024 Wage GINI in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

0.421

2023 Wage GINI in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

In 2024, the income inequality in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.999% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (9.2%)
Worked At Home (8.14%)

In 2024, 77.3% of workers in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.2%) and those who worked at home (8.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD (14.4k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.