Census ACS 2023 · 13 cities
Richest Cities in South Dakota
Income levels vary widely across South Dakota's 13 major cities. Brandon city leads with a median household income of $104,806. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in South Dakota can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankton city | $69,071 | $202,300 | 15,501 |
| 2 | Watertown city | $62,721 | $212,300 | 22,859 |
| 3 | Vermillion city | $52,815 | $210,200 | 11,800 |
| 4 | Spearfish city | $59,731 | $309,200 | 12,551 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls city | $74,714 | $271,400 | 197,642 |
| 6 | Rapid City city | $65,712 | $270,000 | 76,836 |
| 7 | Pierre city | $74,053 | $219,500 | 14,008 |
| 8 | Mitchell city | $56,374 | $182,000 | 15,637 |
| 9 | Huron city | $51,556 | $164,700 | 14,347 |
| 10 | Brookings city | $61,979 | $243,600 | 23,710 |
| 11 | Brandon city | $104,806 | $317,300 | 10,996 |
| 12 | Box Elder city | $73,698 | $271,800 | 12,457 |
| 13 | Aberdeen city | $63,715 | $205,500 | 28,297 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon city is the #1 ranked city in South Dakota by median household income, with a value of $104,806 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.