USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau
USCB Executive Senior Advisor for the Decennial Census Program Alebrt E. Fontenote Jr. | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in South Dakota who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 82.6% or 728,526 individuals. Following them, American Indians or Alaska Natives accounted for 8.3% and totaled 73,296 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in South Dakota is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this article was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like South Dakota.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 728,526 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 73,296 |
| Multiracial | 38,519 |
| African American | 19,300 |
| Asian | 12,677 |
| Some Other Race | 8,714 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 753 |
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