South Dakota Demographics

A map of South Dakota's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	723,729	705,583	79.8%	79.6%
Native American/Other	68,117	77,138	7.5%	8.7%
Hispanic	43,777	38,741	4.8%	4.4%
Multiracial	39,738	34,432	4.4%	3.9%
Black	19,404	17,441	2.1%	2.0%
Asian	12,663	13,332	1.4%	1.5%

South Dakota has an estimated population of 907,428, a slight increase from the 886,667 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 7.5% Native American/Other, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Dakota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Dakota is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Dakota, that probability was 35.5% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Dakota is ranked the 46th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. South Dakota was ranked the 46th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

South Dakota's White Population

723,729 residents of South Dakota, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, South Dakota is 10th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dakota's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of South Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.8%.

South Dakota is more White than neighboring Nebraska (75.3% White), Kansas (72.7% White), and Minnesota (75.9% White). South Dakota is less White than neighboring North Dakota (81.7% White), and Iowa (82.3% White),

South Dakota's Black Population

19,404 residents of South Dakota, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, South Dakota is 41st in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dakota's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Black residents' share of South Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

South Dakota is less Black than neighboring Nebraska (4.6% Black). North Dakota (3.3% Black). Kansas (5.2% Black). Minnesota (6.9% Black). and Iowa (3.8% Black).

South Dakota's Asian Population

12,663 residents of South Dakota, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, South Dakota is 45th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dakota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of South Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

South Dakota is less Asian than neighboring Nebraska (2.6% Asian). North Dakota (1.6% Asian). Kansas (2.9% Asian). Minnesota (5.1% Asian). and Iowa (2.5% Asian).

South Dakota's Hispanic Population

43,777 residents of South Dakota, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, South Dakota is 44th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dakota's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Dakota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

South Dakota is more Hispanic than neighboring North Dakota (4.7% Hispanic). South Dakota is less Hispanic than neighboring Nebraska (12.7% Hispanic). Kansas (13.6% Hispanic). Minnesota (6.4% Hispanic). and Iowa (7.3% Hispanic).

South Dakota's Native American/Other Population

68,117 residents of South Dakota, or 7.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, South Dakota is 4th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dakota's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Dakota's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.5%.

South Dakota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nebraska (1% Native American/Other), North Dakota (4.7% Native American/Other), Kansas (0.9% Native American/Other), Minnesota (1.2% Native American/Other), and Iowa (0.6% Native American/Other).

South Dakota's Multiracial Population

39,738 residents of South Dakota, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, South Dakota is 32nd in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, South Dakota's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Multiracial residents' share of South Dakota's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.4%.

South Dakota is more Multiracial than neighboring Nebraska (3.8% Multiracial), North Dakota (4% Multiracial), and Iowa (3.5% Multiracial). South Dakota is less Multiracial than neighboring Kansas (4.8% Multiracial), and Minnesota (4.5% Multiracial),

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.