South Dakota population by race
The table below shows South Dakota's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 731,624 | 82.17% |
| Black or African American | 19,525 | 2.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 70,948 | 7.97% |
| Asian | 12,754 | 1.43% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 494 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 10,567 | 1.19% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 44,430 | 4.99% |
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South Dakota population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; South Dakota has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that South Dakota's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of South Dakota population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 82.17% are white, 2.19% are Black or African American, 7.97% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.43% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.19% are some other race and 4.99% are multiracial.
South Dakota 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in South Dakota is White with a population of 731,624 (82.17% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 44,430 (4.99% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of South Dakota
By ethnicity, 39,197 (4.40% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 851,145 (95.60% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in South Dakota, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 718,056 (84.36% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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South Dakota Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of South Dakota's Non-Hispanic population.
South Dakota Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 718,056 | 84.36% |
| Black or African American alone | 19,172 | 2.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 67,419 | 7.92% |
| Asian alone | 12,678 | 1.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 490 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 1,920 | 0.23% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31,410 | 3.69% |
Among the Hispanic population in South Dakota, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22,128 (56.45% of the total Hispanic population).
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South Dakota Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of South Dakota's Hispanic population.
South Dakota Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 22,128 | 56.45% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,791 | 9.67% |
| Cuban | 871 | 2.22% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,407 | 31.65% |
Things to know
What percentage of South Dakota is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.40% of South Dakota population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in South Dakota, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 22,128 (56.45% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does South Dakota have?
South Dakota has 19,525 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.19% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in South Dakota is Black.
What is the largest minority group in South Dakota?
With 95.60% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in South Dakota.
That being said, with a 7.97% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in South Dakota.
What is the majority race in South Dakota?
With a population of 731,624 (82.17% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in South Dakota.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in South Dakota, with 7.97% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
