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South Dakota Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for South Dakota was $48,321 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, South Dakota median household income is $2,181 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 South Dakota household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. South Dakota median family income and per capita income for South Dakota are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in South Dakota

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
South Dakota $48,321 +2.04% +0.49%

South Dakota Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The median household income for South Dakota was at a new inflation adjusted high (since 2007) in 2011.

Real Median Household Income: South Dakota, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for South Dakota

Date US South Dakota
2011 $50,502 $48,321
2010 $51,625 $47,353
2009 $52,660 $47,231
2008 $54,349 $48,085
2007 $55,039 $47,103
2006 $54,047 $47,733
2005 $53,274 $46,440

South Dakota Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for South Dakota was $62,059 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, South Dakota median family income is $604 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in South Dakota

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
South Dakota $62,059 +0.29% -1.15%

South Dakota Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for South Dakota peaked in 2008 at $62,784 and is now $725 (1.15%) lower. From a post peak low of $60,570 in 2009, real median household income for South Dakota has now grown by $1,489 (2.46%).

Real Median Family Income: South Dakota, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for South Dakota

Date US South Dakota
2011 $61,455 $62,059
2010 $62,522 $61,880
2009 $64,049 $60,570
2008 $66,192 $62,784
2007 $66,356 $58,478
2006 $65,286 $60,021
2005 $64,323 $58,135

South Dakota Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for South Dakota was $24,701 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, South Dakota per capita income is $2,007 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in South Dakota

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
South Dakota $24,701 +1.26% -4.01%

South Dakota Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for South Dakota peaked in 2008 at $25,732 and is now $1,031 (4.01%) lower. From a post peak low of $24,393 in 2010, real median household income for South Dakota has now grown by $308 (1.26%).

Real Per Capita Income: South Dakota, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for South Dakota

Date US South Dakota
2011 $26,708 $24,701
2010 $26,881 $24,393
2009 $27,692 $24,666
2008 $28,819 $25,732
2007 $28,949 $24,137
2006 $28,185 $24,615
2005 $28,842 $25,274