South Dakota Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in South Dakota?

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 79.8% of the total population.

Q: Is South Dakota becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for South Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 35.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for South Dakota

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South Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

907,428

Diversity Score

35.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

79.8%%

South Dakota Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

South Dakota Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of South Dakota has increased significantly.

South Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	723,729	79.8%
Native American	64,713	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	43,777	4.8%
Two or More Races	39,738	4.4%
Black / African American	19,404	2.1%
Asian	12,663	1.4%
Other Race	3,075	0.3%
Pacific Islander	329	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for South Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 79.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for South Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 35.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

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