South Dakota in the mid western flank of United States of America is a state with a low population density according to US Census Bureau. Buffalo County in South Dakota is the center of population when we discuss about the demography of South Dakota. There is an annual rise in the state population but it is not a steep one. The rise is on account of the births and the migration of people from other parts of USA and world.

But it is balanced, though not equally, by the migration of the locals to other places. South Dakotan female population is approximately 50.4 % but it is subject to the annual changes mentioned in the lines stated above.

The US Census Bureau have surveyed and found that the demography of South Dakota comprises of multi cultures and lineage. White, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic, Black and Asian races are present in the state and living a life of peaceful co-existence. The White populace is the maximum in comparison to the other races. When it comes to the Native American population it is the fourth largest state behind Alaska, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

The five distinct ancestry groups to which the South Dakotans belong to are:

German
Norwegian
Irish
Native American
English

Though the population of South Dakota is gradually and slowly increasing there is a dip in the rural population due to the rural fights. The demography of South Dakota comprise of people mainly belonging to the Christian denomination. Lutheran is the largest Christian denomination followed by Roman Catholic. Some other Christian denominations are: Methodist

Baptist
Presbyterian
Pentecostal
Congregational
Episcopal or Anglican
Seventh Day Adventist.

A meager percentage of people belong to non-Christian faith.

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