Government
| Governor: | Dennis Daugaard (R) |
| Treasurer: | Rich Sattgast (R) |
| Senators: | John Thune (R) Tim Johnson (D) |
| Entered Union: | November 2, 1889 |
| U.S. Representatives: | 1 |
Area
| Total Area | 199,728,680 km2 / 77,115,674 mi2 |
| Land Area | 196,349,580 km2 / 75,810,997 mi2 |
| Water Area | 3,379,100 km2 / 1,304,678 mi2 |
| Water Area Percentage | 1.69 % |
Time Zone
| Standard Time | GMT -6 |
| Daylight-Saving Time | GMT -5 |
Weather
| Record High Temperature | 120°F / 49°C , Usta (near) (July 15, 2006) |
| Record Low Temperature | -58°F / -50°C , McIntosh (February 17, 1936) |
GDP
| Total Gross Domestic Product (USD Billions) | $40 (2010) |
| Per Capita Real GDP (USD) | $44,425 (2010) |
Population
| Population | 814,180 (2010) |
| Under 19 Population | 226,740 / 27.8% (2010) |
| 65 and older Population | 116,581 / 14.3% (2010) |
| Male Population | 407,381 / 50% (2010) |
| Female Population | 406,799 / 50% (2010) |
| Non-English Speaker (at home) | 36,509 (2000) |
| Net International Immigration | 688 (2009) |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 14.7 per 1,000 (2009) |
| Percent of People Under Poverty Level (%) | 14.2% (2009) |
Major Cities
| City | Population (2010) |
| Sioux Falls | 153,888 |
| Rapid City | 67,956 |
| Aberdeen | 26,091 |
Employment
| Employment | 402,800 (2010) |
| Average Weekly Wage (USD) | $629 (2010) |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.6% (2011) |
Expenditures
| Per Capita State Spending (USD) | $4,692 (2010) |
| Energy Expenditures per Person (USD) | $4,136 (2009) |
| Expenditures of State and Local Government Employee-Retirement Systems (USD Thousands) | $290 (2010) |
Revenue
| Personal Income (USD Millions) | $38,374 (2009) |
| State Internal Revenue Collection (USD Thousands) | $4,625 (2011) |
| Cash and Security Holdings by State Government (USD Thousands) | $11 (2010) |
| Per Capita State Tax Collection (USD) | $1,607 (2010) |
Education
| High School Graduation Rate (%) | 89.6% (2010) |
| Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree (%) | 26.3% (2010) |
| Percent of Population with an Advanced Degree (%) | 7.7% (2010) |
Largest Universities
| South Dakota State University |
| University of South Dakota |
| Black Hills State University |
Logistics
| Public Road Length (Miles) | 82,147 Miles (2008) |
| Gas Tax Rate (%) | 24% (2011) |
| Number of Public Airports | 74 (2010) |
Main Airports
| Code | Name | City |
| FSD | Joe Foss Field | Sioux Falls |
| RAP | Rapid City Regional | Rapid City |
Sources:
Air Nav (2009)
American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) (2009)
Bureau of Business and Economic Research (2009)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009)
Bureau of Transportation (2008)
Education Portal (2010)
Federal Aviation Administration (2009)
Internal Revenue Service (2009)
National Association of State Budget Officers (2008)
National Climatic Data Center (2009)
National Governors Association (2011)
Tax Foundation (2008)
U.S. Census Bureau (2000, 2007, 2008, 2009)
U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (2009)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (2008)
U.S. House of Representatives (2011)
United States Senate (2011)