Census ACS 2023 · 13 cities
Most Educated Cities in South Dakota
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In South Dakota, Vermillion city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 50.6%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 13 major cities in South Dakota.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankton city | 30.2% | $69,071 | 15,501 |
| 2 | Watertown city | 21.2% | $62,721 | 22,859 |
| 3 | Vermillion city | 50.6% | $52,815 | 11,800 |
| 4 | Spearfish city | 43.6% | $59,731 | 12,551 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls city | 37.4% | $74,714 | 197,642 |
| 6 | Rapid City city | 36.4% | $65,712 | 76,836 |
| 7 | Pierre city | 34.8% | $74,053 | 14,008 |
| 8 | Mitchell city | 25.7% | $56,374 | 15,637 |
| 9 | Huron city | 27.0% | $51,556 | 14,347 |
| 10 | Brookings city | 49.7% | $61,979 | 23,710 |
| 11 | Brandon city | 40.6% | $104,806 | 10,996 |
| 12 | Box Elder city | 29.8% | $73,698 | 12,457 |
| 13 | Aberdeen city | 33.6% | $63,715 | 28,297 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vermillion city is the #1 ranked city in South Dakota by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 50.6% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
South Dakota has 13 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in South Dakota.