Of the 879,336 people living in South Dakota in 2020, 49.6 percent (436,388) were women and 50.4 percent (442,948) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Rushmore State News.
Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 12,878. In the 65 and over age range, there were 78,698 females and 68,133 males.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau compiles statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.
South Dakota’s population by sex
| Sex and age range | Estimated number | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Males 18 and over | 264,818 | 30.1 |
| Females 18 and over | 251,940 | 28.7 |
| Males 65 and over | 68,133 | 7.7 |
| Females 65 and over | 78,698 | 8.9 |
Source: US Census Bureau
