South Dakota South Dakota Population, Area, and Density

The population of South Dakota is 853,175 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. South Dakota is ranked number 47 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 85.2% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.

The total area in South Dakota is 77,115.8 square miles. There state is 98.3% land and 1.7% water. The population density in South Dakota is 11.3 people per square mile (52nd out of 56).

Population Density Calculation

Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land Area
Population Density = 853,175 people ÷ 75,811.1 sq mi
Population Density = 11.3 people per sq mile

Population

2014 2010 2000
Population 853,175 (47th out of 56) 814,180 (47th out of 56) 754,844 (47th out of 56)
National Average 5,763,868 5,586,545 5,100,365
Difference 85.2% below avg 85.4% below avg 85.2% below avg

Area

Miles2 Kilometers2 Acres
Total Area 77,115.8 mi2 199,729 km2 49,354,035 acres (17th out of 56)
Land Area 75,811.1 mi2 196,350 km2 48,519,067 acres (98.3%)
Water Area 1,304.6 mi2 3,379 km2 834,968 acres (1.7%)
National Average 4,821.4 mi2 12,487 km2 3,085,666 acres

Population Density

2014 2010 2000
Density (people per sq mi) 11.3 (52nd out of 56) 10.7 (52nd out of 56) 10.0 (52nd out of 56)
Average (people per sq mi) 434.9 415.6 398.2
Difference 97.4% below avg 97.4% below avg 97.5% below avg
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