South Dakota has a population of 864,289. In the year 2020, 2 people were killed by police in South Dakota, that number decreased 50.0% over the previous year. The state ranks in the #18 position in violent crimes per 100k population, and #16 in total police killings per 100k people. The largest minority in the state are Native Americans which represent 8.36 percent of the population followed by Hispanics at 3.7%.
| General Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| State Population | 864,289 |
| Black Population | 15,840 |
| Black Population % | 1.83% |
| White Population | 710,810 |
| White Population % | 82.24% |
| Hispanic Population | 31,995 |
| Hispanic Population % | 3.7% |
| Police Killings | (2013-2020) |
|---|---|
| Total killed by police | 25 |
| Blacks killed by police | 0 |
| Whites killed by police | 12 |
| Hispanics killed by police | 1 |
| Crime Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 404.7 per 100k |
| Incarceration Rate | 601.0 per 100k |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| Most dangerous city | Rapid City |
