South Dakota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for South Dakota
South Dakota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
907,428
Median Age
38.0
Male Median
37.3
Female Median
38.8
South Dakota Population Growth
South Dakota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +13.5%%.
+13.5%% Growth
South Dakota Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
South Dakota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0 | 907,428 |
| 2023 | 37.7 | 899,194 |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 890,342 |
| 2021 | 37.1 | 881,785 |
| 2020 | 37.2 | 879,336 |
| 2019 | 37.0 | 870,638 |
| 2018 | 36.8 | 864,289 |
| 2017 | 36.8 | 855,444 |
| 2016 | 36.8 | 851,058 |
| 2015 | 36.8 | 843,190 |
| 2014 | 36.8 | 834,708 |
| 2013 | 36.9 | 825,198 |
| 2012 | 37.1 | 815,871 |
| 2011 | 37.1 | 807,697 |
| 2010 | 37.2 | 799,462 |
South Dakota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.3% |
| 5–17 | 17.9% |
| 18–24 | 9.3% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–54 | 23.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65+ | 18.0% |
Dependency Ratios for South Dakota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for South Dakota
The median age in South Dakota is 38.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of South Dakota is 907,428.
In South Dakota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in South Dakota has remained stable.