About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the South Dakota population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of South Dakota across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2024, the population of South Dakota was 924,669, a 0.69% increase year-by-year from 2023. Previously, in 2023, South Dakota population was 918,305, an increase of 0.94% compared to a population of 909,723 in 2022. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2024, population of South Dakota increased by 168,962. In this period, the peak population was 924,669 in the year 2024. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2024

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2024)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the South Dakota is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in South Dakota population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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In 2023, *** percent of South Dakota residents were American Indian or Alaska Native. A further **** percent of the population were white, and *** percent of South Dakota residents were of two or more races in that same year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of South Dakota by race. It includes the population of South Dakota across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of South Dakota across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of South Dakota population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.52% are white, 2.24% are Black or African American, 7.73% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.40% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.40% are some other race and 5.65% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the South Dakota
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the South Dakota is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of South Dakota total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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In 2023, about **** percent of the population in South Dakota was between the ages of 25 and 34 years old. A further **** percent of the population was between the ages of 35 and 44 years old in that same year.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the South Dakota population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for South Dakota. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of South Dakota by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in South Dakota.

Key observations

The largest age group in South Dakota was for the group of age 10 to 14 years years with a population of 62,673 (6.97%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in South Dakota was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 17,298 (1.92%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the South Dakota is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of South Dakota total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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