# State Facts About South Dakota, Its 134th Anniversary, and More

| Celebrating South Dakota's 134th Anniversary of Statehood
South Dakota, along with North Dakota, became the 39th and 40th states on November 2, 1889. Explore Census Bureau data about South Dakota using 2020 Census data, geographic profiles from data.census.gov, and other interactive data tools.
**Learn More**2020 Census Data on South Dakota
South Dakota's population was **886,667**in 2020, a**8.9%**increase from 2010.

The results of the 2020 Census show that:
-  217,412  or  24.5%  of people in South Dakota were under age 18. That's an increase of  7.2%  from 2010 to 2020.
-  38,741  or  4.4%  of people in South Dakota reported Hispanic or Latino origin. That's an increase of  75.1%  from 2010 to 2020.
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South Dakota is the 16th largest state by area, and along with North Dakota, became the 39th and 40th states admitted to the Union. Learn more about the geography and history of South Dakota.

Did you know: 
- The top employed industry is  educational services, health care, and social assistance. 
- The percentage of people who moved to South Dakota from a different state in the last year was  3.5%. 
- The  average commute is 18.2 minutes , compared to the United States average of 26.4 minutes.

Learn more about the state's business and economy on data.census.gov. 
**Explore Data**South Dakota Fun Facts
🌲 The state tree is the **Black Hills Spruce.**

⛰️ The state nickname is the **Mount Rushmore State.**

🏙️ The largest city is **Sioux Falls.**

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