Quick Facts
CapitalPierre
Largest CitySioux Falls
Population770,883
Per Capita Income$26,301
NicknameMount Rushmore State
StatehoodNovember 2, 1889
State BirdRing-Necked Pheasant
State FlowerPasque Flower
State TreeBlack Hills Spruce
State SongHail, South Dakota
Geography
Land Area75,898 sq mi
Water Area1,224 sq mi
Total Area77,122 sq mi
RegionMidwest
About South Dakota
South Dakota, known as the “Mount Rushmore State,” has a population of 770,883 and a per capita income of $26,301. The state capital is Pierre and the largest city is Sioux Falls. South Dakota joined the Union on November 2, 1889 and covers 77,122 square miles across the Midwest region. Explore 18 cities and towns across South Dakota with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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