South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 22, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population aged 25 years and above was 36,175 (which was 6.24% of the South Dakota population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 8.15K of them (22.53%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 12.70K of them (35.10%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the male and female population below.

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Percentage of South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 8150 22.53
High School Graduate or Equivalent 12697 35.10
Some College or Associates Degree 11851 32.76
Bachelors or Higher 3477 9.61

Education Attainment of American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 17,453 (which was 5.98% of the South Dakota male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 4.07K of them (23.29%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 7.19K of them (41.20%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4065 23.29
High School Graduate or Equivalent 7191 41.20
Some College or Associates Degree 4772 27.34
Bachelors or Higher 1425 8.16

Education Attainment of American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 18,722 (which was 6.50% of the South Dakota female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 4.09K of them (21.82%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 5.51K of them (29.41%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the South Dakota female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 4085 21.82
High School Graduate or Equivalent 5506 29.41
Some College or Associates Degree 7079 37.81
Bachelors or Higher 2052 10.96