South Dakota Demographics

A map of South Dakota's Population by Race

South Dakota had a population of 886,667 in 2020. It was 79.6% White, 2.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 8.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Dakota, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

South Dakota is the 46th most populous state in the United States.

South Dakota's White Population

705,583 residents of South Dakota identify as White, or 79.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, South Dakota is #10 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Dakota is more White than neighboring Nebraska (75.7% White), Kansas (72.2% White), and Minnesota (76.3% White). South Dakota is less White than neighboring North Dakota (81.7% White), and Iowa (82.7% White).

South Dakota's Black Population

17,441 residents of South Dakota identify as Black, or 2.0%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, South Dakota is #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Dakota is less Black than neighboring Nebraska (4.8% Black), North Dakota (3.4% Black), Kansas (5.6% Black), Minnesota (6.9% Black), and Iowa (4.1% Black).

South Dakota's Asian Population

13,332 residents of South Dakota identify as Asian, or 1.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, South Dakota is #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Dakota is less Asian than neighboring Nebraska (2.7% Asian), North Dakota (1.7% Asian), Kansas (2.9% Asian), Minnesota (5.2% Asian), and Iowa (2.4% Asian).

South Dakota's Hispanic Population

38,741 residents of South Dakota identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, South Dakota is #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Dakota is more Hispanic than neighboring North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). South Dakota is less Hispanic than neighboring Nebraska (12% Hispanic), Kansas (13% Hispanic), Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic), and Iowa (6.8% Hispanic).

South Dakota's Native American/Other Population

77,138 residents of South Dakota identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, South Dakota is #4 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Dakota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other), North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other), Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other), Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other), and Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other).

South Dakota's Multiracial Population

34,432 residents of South Dakota identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, South Dakota is #32 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Dakota is more Multiracial than neighboring Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial), and Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). South Dakota is less Multiracial than neighboring Kansas (5.1% Multiracial), and Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.