How many immigrants are in South Dakota?
About 33.7K in 2021. This represents roughly 3.8% of the population, or about 2 in 50 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, those who have become US citizens, individuals authorized to work in the US, and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
33.7K
South Dakota residents were foreign-born
In 2021
2 in 50
South Dakota residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in South Dakota increased from 19.7K in 2011 to 33.7K in 2021. This growth occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. The foreign-born share of the total population was 3.8% in 2021, lower than the national average of 13.6%, up from 2.4% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in South Dakota
Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In South Dakota, the highest and lowest were: Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at 10.5% and Rapid City, SD at 2.5%.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metro Area | 10.5% |
| 2. | Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area | 6.5% |
| 3. | Rapid City, SD Metro Area | 2.5% |
