South Dakota

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2021 Population
881,785
0.279% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Thune
Republican Party
US Senator
Mike Rounds
Republican Party
US Representative
Dusty Johnson
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
37.1
0.269% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.5%
2.74% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$63,920
6.72% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$187,800
7.56% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
419,260
0.198% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, South Dakota had a population of 882k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $63,920. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Dakota grew from 879,336 to 881,785, a 0.279% increase and its median household income grew from $59,896 to $63,920, a 6.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Dakota are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), and White (Hispanic) (1.79%).

6.38% of the households in South Dakota 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.

97.7% of the residents in South Dakota are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Dakota are South Dakota State University (2,586 degrees awarded in 2021), University of South Dakota (2,185 degrees), and Southeast Technical College (878 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Dakota was $187,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in South Dakota drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in South Dakota was 2 cars per household.

South Dakota borders Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

About the photo: An old school no longer in operation, at the junction of SD Highways 26 & 45, north of Miller, SD

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

South Dakota is home to a population of 882k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.82% of South Dakota residents were born outside of the country (33.7k people).

In 2021, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (713k people) in South Dakota than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.4k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 27.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in South Dakota are Spanish (17,785 households), Other Native Languages of North America (8,674 households), and German (4,912 households).

Population by Location

Sex
RACE/ETHNICITY
The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
  1. 186,957
  2. 185,777
  3. 140,694

In 2021 there were 881,785 residents in South Dakota.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (156,169 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (122,003 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (125,723 people).

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Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
434,931
Women
49.3%
446,854
Men
50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 881,785 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.7%
2021 Citizenship
97.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of South Dakota residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Dakota was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Dakota
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    713k ± 653
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    70.4k ± 1.22k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    27.7k ± 1.77k
4.27%
Hispanic Population
37.6k people

In 2021, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (713k people) in South Dakota than any other race or ethnicity. There were 70.4k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 27.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.27% of the people in South Dakota are hispanic (37.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,140 ± 1,373 people
  2. Ethiopia
    2,462 ± 1,216 people
  3. Guatemala
    2,377 ± 1,195 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,140 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,462 and Guatemala with 2,377.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.82%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
33.7k people
3.97%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
34.9k people

As of 2021, 3.82% of South Dakota residents (33.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Dakota was 3.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    17,785 households (2.16%)
  2. Other Native Languages of North America
    8,674 households (1.05%)
  3. German
    4,912 households (0.597%)

6.38% of the households in South Dakota reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Dakota was Spanish. 2.16% of the households in South Dakota reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    18,797 ± 929
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    12,055 ± 824
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    7,054 ± 650

South Dakota has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of South Dakota employs 419k people. The largest industries in South Dakota are Elementary & secondary schools (27,307 people), Construction (27,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,692 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($124,541), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($118,567), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($111,702).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,431. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
202,758
Women
48.5%
215,673
Men
51.5%

The workforce of South Dakota in 2020 was 418,431 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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Workforce and Wage by Location

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RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2021 there were 419,260 people working in South Dakota. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (40,362 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (30,396 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,954 people).

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Occupations

419k
2021 Value
0.198%
1 Year growth
± 0.198%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Dakota grew at a rate of 0.198%, from 418k employees to 419k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Dakota, are Registered nurses (11,536 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (10,984 people), and Cashiers (9,505 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Dakota.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

419k
2021 Value
0.198%
1 Year growth
± 0.198%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Dakota grew at a rate of 0.198%, from 418k employees to 419k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Dakota, are Elementary & secondary schools (27,307 people), Construction (27,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,692 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Dakota, though some of these residents may live in South Dakota and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,751
Median earning men ± $384
$32,448
Median earning women ± $371

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,821), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,638), and Public Administration ($54,321).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,792), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,996), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,452).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 15,106
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 14,896
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 9,836
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $16.2M
    Manufacturing
  2. $14.9M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $10.2M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $6.49B
  2. $5.75B
  3. $4.59B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B
2020 Value in South Dakota
$98.1B
Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota
90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $6.09B
  2. $3.04B
  3. $2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The most partisan county was Harding County, SD with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

South Dakota 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 Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump
Popular Vote for South Dakota
61.8% for the Republican Party
Most Partisan Counties in South Dakota
  1. 92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  2. 90.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
  3. 88.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Dakota was Harding County, SD with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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US Senators from South Dakota

John Thune
Senator from South Dakota3
Assumed office on January 3, 2005
Mike Rounds
Senator from South Dakota2
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.

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US Representatives from South Dakota

Dusty Johnson
South Dakota at-large Representative
Republican Party

South Dakota 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 South Dakota have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in South Dakota awarded 12,377 degrees. The student population of South Dakota in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22,684 male students and 28,922 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Dakota are White (10,135 and 84.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (451 and 3.77%), American Indian or Alaska Native (368 and 3.08%), and Black or African American (349 and 2.92%).

The largest universities in South Dakota by number of degrees awarded are South Dakota State University (2,586 and 20.9%), University of South Dakota (2,185 and 17.7%), and Southeast Technical College (878 and 7.09%).

The most popular majors in South Dakota are Registered Nursing (942 and 7.61%), General Business Administration & Management (795 and 6.42%), and General Psychology (272 and 2.2%).

The median tuition costs in South Dakota are $21,626 for private four year colleges, and $7,616 and $10,718 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in South Dakota, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 51,606 (44% men and 56% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 51,606 students enrolled in South Dakota, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 40,221 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 257 degree-majors awarded
  2. 815 degree-majors awarded
  3. 432 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in South Dakota was General Psychology with 257 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,586 degrees awarded
  2. 2,185 degrees awarded
  3. 878 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Dakota State University with 2,586 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,405 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Dakota, which is 0.775 times less than the 6,972 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 10,135 degrees mean that there were 22.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 451 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,626) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($3,432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.528% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.395% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Dakota in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (152k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in South Dakota was $187,800 in 2021, which is 0.767 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $174,600 to $187,800, a 7.56% increase. The homeownership rate in South Dakota is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Dakota have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Dakota is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Dakota is $63,920. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in South Dakota was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $87,560, followed by Union County, SD and Hughes County, SD, with respective values of $80,238 and $77,725.

In 2022, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in South Dakota. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0955%.

Property

$187,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,772
$236,677
Median Property Taxes
±$2,806

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Rent vs Own

68.4%
Homeownership
2021
65.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 68.4% of the housing units in South Dakota were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Dakota was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $87,560, followed by Union County, SD and Hughes County, SD, with respective values of $80,238 and $77,725.

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Household Income

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$63,920
Median Household Income
± $695
346k
Number of Households
± 4,004

In 2021, the median household income of the 346k households in South Dakota grew to $63,920 from the previous year's value of $59,896.

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Wage Distribution

0.439
2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota
0.43
2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.4%)
  2. Carpooled (7.97%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.73%)

In 2021, 79.4% of workers in South Dakota drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.97%) and those who worked at home (7.73%).

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Commute Time

17.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Dakota have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in South Dakota have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in South Dakota. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.0955%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Dakota (106k out of 853k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Dakota 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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.9% of the children was living in poverty in South Dakota. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.6%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 373 in South Dakota. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 136 per 100,000 population.

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pulseHealth

90.4% of the population of South Dakota has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 2.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1257 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1608 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 497 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,257 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,257 patients per year. This represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.5% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.59%
Uninsured
49.6%
Employer Coverage
11%
Medicaid
12.1%
Medicare
15.1%
Non-Group
2.68%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Dakota grew by 0.291% from 9.56% to 9.59%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.7 in South Dakota.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.1% in South Dakota.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12% in South Dakota.

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