Population By Race and Ethnicity in South Dakota in 2022
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, the 909,869 population of South Dakota comprised of 44,065 people who identified as Hispanic (4.84%), and 865,804 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (95.16%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in South Dakota, with a population of 767,146 (84.31%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population was the second largest racial group in South Dakota, with a population of 77,593 (8.53%). Two Or More Races population was the third largest racial group in South Dakota, with a population of 24,468 (2.69%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in South Dakota, with a population of 735,082 (80.79%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in South Dakota, with a population of 70,197 (7.72%). White Alone - Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in South Dakota, with a population of 32,064 (3.52%).
The charts and tables below shows the population and percentage of each racial and ethnicity group in South Dakota.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 23,333 | 2.56% |
| White Alone | 767,146 | 84.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 77,593 | 8.53% |
| Asian Alone | 16,187 | 1.78% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 1,142 | 0.13% |
| Two Or More Races | 24,468 | 2.69% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 1,175 | 0.13% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 32,064 | 3.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 7,396 | 0.81% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 396 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 338 | 0.04% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 2,696 | 0.30% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 22,158 | 2.44% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 735,082 | 80.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 70,197 | 7.72% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 15,791 | 1.74% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 804 | 0.09% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 21,772 | 2.39% |
