South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2021

Updated on July 31, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population in South Dakota was 77,333 and represented 8.63% of the total South Dakota population (896,299).

Among South Dakota counties, Oglala Lakota County had the highest number of people who identified as American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (12,234), followed by Pennington County (11,342), and Todd County (7,901). Miner County had the lowest (13).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population, as well as the gender percentages when you interact with the map. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2021
South Dakota American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2021
County
American Indian & Alaska Native Pop.
% of County Population
Oglala Lakota 12,234 90.23
Pennington 11,342 10.14
Todd 7,901 84.95
Minnehaha 6,050 3.03
Dewey 3,821 73.16
Roberts 3,807 37.43
Charles Mix 2,819 30.7
Corson 2,502 65
Hughes 2,196 12.37
Bennett 1,984 58.54
Ziebach 1,612 67.59
Jackson 1,545 53.95
Buffalo 1,514 79.94
Brown 1,450 3.8
Lyman 1,425 37.87
Mellette 1,046 55.11
Meade 982 3.24
Moody 917 14.54
Codington 884 3.1
Tripp 840 15.05
Yankton 749 3.21
Walworth 744 14.14
Davison 725 3.64
Clay 615 4.06
Lawrence 609 2.33
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