South Dakota

As of September 2024

Overview

People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, South Dakota ranked 29th in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into South Dakota’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.

Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.

887K

State population

20%

Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 1.9%Hispanic population: 4.6%Asian population: 1.4%

Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.

45/120Median

Rank: 29th out of 50

Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it

22/60Median

Rank: 29th out of 50

Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.

24/60Median

Rank: 28th out of 50

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