The most recent state and county estimates released by the Census Bureau conveyed a continuation of prior moderate growth and similar trends among counties. As in past years, this article will detail specifics of…
Migration is a key component of population change. It is typically more volatile than natural increase and can be a significant indicator of the relative economic strength and attractiveness of places. Income changes due…
Between 2023 and 2024 South Dakota kept alive its trend of population growth every year since 1989. The most recent growth is substantial, but the population grew at a slower pace than the previous…
South Dakota’s population continues to rise. The significant state population growth seen in 2020-22, fueled largely by migration from the rest of the US, continued into 2023 but at a lower rate. The Census…
Domestic Migration Domestic migration is a key driver of population growth in South Dakota. As noted in last spring’s article on population change, South Dakota has largely experienced positive and increasing net domestic…
After a long climb to finally recover to its 1930 population in 1990, South Dakota’s population has risen significantly to just over 900,000 in 2022. Most recently, between July 2021 and July 2022, South…
