Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

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2021 Population

132,956

0.155% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

1.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

0.383% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$61,834

5.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$154,800

2.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,573

1.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD had a population of 133k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $61,834. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD declined from 133,162 to 132,956, a −0.155% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,884 to $61,834, a 5.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), White (Hispanic) (1.56%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%).

5.27% of the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are Lake Area Technical College (864 degrees awarded in 2021), Northern State University (382 degrees), and Presentation College (173 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was $154,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD borders West Central Minnesota PUMA, MN, Brown, Lyon, Redwood, Chippewa, Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle & Lincoln Counties PUMA, MN, Jamestown City PUMA, ND, Bismarck City PUMA, ND, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, and Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD.

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is home to a population of 133k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.93% of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (3.9k people).

In 2021, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.45k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.61k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are Spanish (2,591 households), German (1,669 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (461 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,848

Women

49.6%

66,954

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 132,802 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 237
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
7.45k ± 398
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.61k ± 441

3.55%

Hispanic Population

4.72k people

3.55% of the people in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are hispanic (4.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Thailand
674 ± 636 people
Mexico
450 ± 520 people
Canada
337 ± 450 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was Thailand, the natal country of 674 Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents, followed by Mexico with 450 and Canada with 337.

Foreign-Born Population

2.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.9k people

2.83%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.77k people

As of 2021, 2.93% of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD residents (3.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 2.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,591 households (2.08%)
German
1,669 households (1.34%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
461 households (0.371%)

5.27% of the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was Spanish. 2.08% of the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,551 ± 221
Gulf War (2001-)
1,250 ± 209
Gulf War (1990s)
1,006 ± 201

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD employs 60.6k people. The largest industries in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are Elementary & secondary schools (4,177 people), Construction (3,762 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,585 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($180,682), Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($127,377), and Rail transportation ($103,681).

Males in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,107. The income inequality in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,820

Women

48.4%

31,801

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in 2020 was 61,621 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

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Occupations

60.6k

2021 Value

−1.7%

1 Year decline

± −1.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 61.6k employees to 60.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, are Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,903 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,665 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,635 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.6k

2021 Value

−1.7%

1 Year decline

± −1.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 61.6k employees to 60.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,177 people), Construction (3,762 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,585 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, though some of these residents may live in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,487

Median earning men ± $825

$30,735

Median earning women ± $859

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,063), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,732), and Public Administration ($55,891).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,291), Public Administration ($38,131), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,485).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.63%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD awarded 1,441 degrees. The student population of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,709 male students and 3,538 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are White (1,249 and 87.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (45 and 3.16%), Unknown (37 and 2.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (33 and 2.32%).

The largest universities in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are Lake Area Technical College (864 and 60%), Northern State University (382 and 26.5%), and Presentation College (173 and 12%).

The most popular majors in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are Registered Nursing (119 and 8.26%), General Agriculture Management (114 and 7.91%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (72 and 5%).

The median tuition costs in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD are $21,626 for private four year colleges, and $7,616 and $10,718 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,247 (43.4% men and 56.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,247 students enrolled in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, 43.4% men and 56.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,190 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
49 degree-majors awarded
General Agriculture Management
112 degree-majors awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
54 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake Area Technical College
864 degrees awarded
Northern State University
382 degrees awarded
Presentation College
173 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Area Technical College with 864 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 658 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, which is 0.84 times less than the 783 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,249 degrees mean that there were 27.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 45 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,626) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,829) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,330) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.895% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.378% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.2k), Some college (20.5k), and Bachelors Degree (16.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was $154,800 in 2021, which is 0.632 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $151,000 to $154,800, a 2.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 15.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is $61,834. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

Housing

Property

$154,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,195

$38,327

Median Property Taxes

±$1,088

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2021

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.3% of the housing units in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,834

Median Household Income

± $1,289

53.7k

Number of Households

± 1,352

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.7k households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD grew to $61,834 from the previous year's value of $58,884.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.414

2021 Wage GINI in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD

In 2021, the income inequality in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.69% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Worked At Home (7.6%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD (14.3k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 9.19% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1257 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1608 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 497 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

1,257 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,257 patients per year. This represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.69%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

9.19%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD grew by 5% from 8.27% to 8.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.