Most diverse counties in South Dakota
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October 16, 2021
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Most diverse counties in South Dakota
The United States has a longstanding reputation as being a melting pot (or salad bowl), with its diversity manifesting itself across many different demographics. However, some places across the country are notably more heterogeneous than others.
Stacker compiled a list of the most diverse counties in South Dakota using data from using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest Simpson's diversity index score. Simpson's diversity index measures community diversity on a scale of 0 (least diverse) to 1 (most diverse), more on the calculation can be read here.
Think you know which counties in your home state might be the most diverse? Keep reading to see if your predictions are correct.
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#50. McCook County
- Index: 0.079
- Total population: 5,548
- White: 96.0% (5,324)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (39)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (34)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (78)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (73)
- Total population: 5,548
- White: 96.0% (5,324)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (39)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6% (34)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (78)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (73)
#49. Clark County
- Index: 0.095
- Total population: 3,685
- White: 95.1% (3,504)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (8)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (6)
- Asian: 0.5% (17)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (84)
- Some other Race: 1.8% (66)
- Total population: 3,685
- White: 95.1% (3,504)
- Black or African American: 0.2% (8)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% (6)
- Asian: 0.5% (17)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (84)
- Some other Race: 1.8% (66)
#48. Perkins County
- Index: 0.095
- Total population: 2,897
- White: 95.0% (2,753)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.7% (108)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (32)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (4)
- Total population: 2,897
- White: 95.0% (2,753)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.7% (108)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.1% (32)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (4)
#47. Douglas County
- Index: 0.097
- Total population: 2,929
- White: 95.0% (2,782)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (62)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (84)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (1)
- Total population: 2,929
- White: 95.0% (2,782)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (62)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (84)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (1)
#46. Lincoln County
- Index: 0.107
- Total population: 56,826
- White: 94.5% (53,679)
- Black or African American: 1.3% (756)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (247)
- Asian: 1.1% (627)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (16)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (1,235)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (266)
- Total population: 56,826
- White: 94.5% (53,679)
- Black or African American: 1.3% (756)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4% (247)
- Asian: 1.1% (627)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (16)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (1,235)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (266)
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#45. Codington County
- Index: 0.110
- Total population: 28,026
- White: 94.3% (26,425)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (219)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (689)
- Asian: 0.5% (151)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (14)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (526)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (2)
- Total population: 28,026
- White: 94.3% (26,425)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (219)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (689)
- Asian: 0.5% (151)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (14)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (526)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (2)
#44. Lake County
- Index: 0.119
- Total population: 12,717
- White: 93.8% (11,930)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (52)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4% (176)
- Asian: 1.6% (208)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (9)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (302)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (40)
- Total population: 12,717
- White: 93.8% (11,930)
- Black or African American: 0.4% (52)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4% (176)
- Asian: 1.6% (208)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (9)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (302)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (40)
#43. Union County
- Index: 0.121
- Total population: 15,368
- White: 93.7% (14,404)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (124)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (198)
- Asian: 1.3% (194)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (301)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (147)
- Total population: 15,368
- White: 93.7% (14,404)
- Black or African American: 0.8% (124)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3% (198)
- Asian: 1.3% (194)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (301)
- Some other Race: 1.0% (147)
#42. Butte County
- Index: 0.121
- Total population: 10,225
- White: 93.7% (9,579)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (68)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.3% (337)
- Asian: 0.1% (12)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (181)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (48)
- Total population: 10,225
- White: 93.7% (9,579)
- Black or African American: 0.7% (68)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.3% (337)
- Asian: 0.1% (12)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (181)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (48)
#41. Grant County
- Index: 0.123
- Total population: 7,149
- White: 93.6% (6,688)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (33)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (75)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (85)
- Some other Race: 3.6% (260)
- Total population: 7,149
- White: 93.6% (6,688)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (33)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0% (75)
- Asian: 0.1% (8)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (85)
- Some other Race: 3.6% (260)
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#40. Oglala Lakota County
- Index: 0.126
- Total population: 14,335
- White: 5.1% (737)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (11)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 93.3% (13,378)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (189)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (20)
- Total population: 14,335
- White: 5.1% (737)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (11)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 93.3% (13,378)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.3% (189)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (20)
#39. Harding County
- Index: 0.128
- Total population: 1,306
- White: 93.3% (1,219)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (27)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (33)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (18)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (9)
- Total population: 1,306
- White: 93.3% (1,219)
- Black or African American: 2.1% (27)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (33)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (18)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (9)
#38. Custer County
- Index: 0.128
- Total population: 8,719
- White: 93.3% (8,131)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (22)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.0% (352)
- Asian: 0.3% (30)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (168)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (16)
- Total population: 8,719
- White: 93.3% (8,131)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (22)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.0% (352)
- Asian: 0.3% (30)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (168)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (16)
#37. Lawrence County
- Index: 0.131
- Total population: 25,478
- White: 93.1% (23,732)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (230)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (582)
- Asian: 1.0% (255)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (32)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (589)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (58)
- Total population: 25,478
- White: 93.1% (23,732)
- Black or African American: 0.9% (230)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (582)
- Asian: 1.0% (255)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (32)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (589)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (58)
#36. Jones County
- Index: 0.133
- Total population: 793
- White: 92.9% (737)
- Black or African American: 1.1% (9)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.9% (47)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.0% (0)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 793
- White: 92.9% (737)
- Black or African American: 1.1% (9)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.9% (47)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 0.0% (0)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
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#35. Davison County
- Index: 0.141
- Total population: 19,871
- White: 92.6% (18,401)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (273)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0% (393)
- Asian: 0.7% (145)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (400)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (259)
- Total population: 19,871
- White: 92.6% (18,401)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (273)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0% (393)
- Asian: 0.7% (145)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (400)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (259)
#34. Brookings County
- Index: 0.144
- Total population: 34,601
- White: 92.4% (31,987)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (497)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1% (380)
- Asian: 3.1% (1,060)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (499)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (178)
- Total population: 34,601
- White: 92.4% (31,987)
- Black or African American: 1.4% (497)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1% (380)
- Asian: 3.1% (1,060)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (499)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (178)
#33. Yankton County
- Index: 0.145
- Total population: 22,717
- White: 92.4% (20,983)
- Black or African American: 1.6% (357)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.3% (740)
- Asian: 0.2% (43)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (18)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (489)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (87)
- Total population: 22,717
- White: 92.4% (20,983)
- Black or African American: 1.6% (357)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.3% (740)
- Asian: 0.2% (43)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (18)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (489)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (87)
#32. Aurora County
- Index: 0.148
- Total population: 2,763
- White: 92.2% (2,548)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (46)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (63)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (40)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (66)
- Total population: 2,763
- White: 92.2% (2,548)
- Black or African American: 1.7% (46)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.3% (63)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.4% (40)
- Some other Race: 2.4% (66)
#31. Potter County
- Index: 0.160
- Total population: 2,315
- White: 91.5% (2,119)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (58)
- Asian: 1.8% (41)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (82)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (15)
- Total population: 2,315
- White: 91.5% (2,119)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5% (58)
- Asian: 1.8% (41)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.5% (82)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (15)
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#30. Stanley County
- Index: 0.169
- Total population: 3,017
- White: 91.0% (2,745)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.4% (164)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 1.2% (36)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (72)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 3,017
- White: 91.0% (2,745)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.4% (164)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 1.2% (36)
- 2 or more races: 2.4% (72)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#29. Meade County
- Index: 0.175
- Total population: 27,717
- White: 90.7% (25,138)
- Black or African American: 1.9% (525)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.7% (755)
- Asian: 1.2% (339)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (20)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (747)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (193)
- Total population: 27,717
- White: 90.7% (25,138)
- Black or African American: 1.9% (525)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.7% (755)
- Asian: 1.2% (339)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (20)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (747)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (193)
#28. Haakon County
- Index: 0.187
- Total population: 2,018
- White: 89.8% (1,813)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (1)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.5% (151)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (53)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,018
- White: 89.8% (1,813)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (1)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.5% (151)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.6% (53)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#27. Brown County
- Index: 0.199
- Total population: 38,915
- White: 89.3% (34,768)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (923)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.5% (1,363)
- Asian: 3.1% (1,217)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (590)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (54)
- Total population: 38,915
- White: 89.3% (34,768)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (923)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.5% (1,363)
- Asian: 3.1% (1,217)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (590)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (54)
#26. Bon Homme County
- Index: 0.211
- Total population: 6,929
- White: 88.5% (6,134)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (102)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.2% (498)
- Asian: 0.4% (28)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (127)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (40)
- Total population: 6,929
- White: 88.5% (6,134)
- Black or African American: 1.5% (102)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.2% (498)
- Asian: 0.4% (28)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (127)
- Some other Race: 0.6% (40)
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#25. Clay County
- Index: 0.213
- Total population: 13,957
- White: 88.5% (12,357)
- Black or African American: 1.9% (260)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.0% (423)
- Asian: 2.9% (403)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (327)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (187)
- Total population: 13,957
- White: 88.5% (12,357)
- Black or African American: 1.9% (260)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.0% (423)
- Asian: 2.9% (403)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (327)
- Some other Race: 1.3% (187)
#24. Hyde County
- Index: 0.213
- Total population: 1,319
- White: 88.4% (1,166)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (32)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.4% (85)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (33)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (3)
- Total population: 1,319
- White: 88.4% (1,166)
- Black or African American: 2.4% (32)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.4% (85)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.5% (33)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (3)
#23. Gregory County
- Index: 0.218
- Total population: 4,186
- White: 88.1% (3,689)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.7% (280)
- Asian: 1.8% (74)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (123)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (20)
- Total population: 4,186
- White: 88.1% (3,689)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.7% (280)
- Asian: 1.8% (74)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.9% (123)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (20)
#22. Todd County
- Index: 0.222
- Total population: 10,195
- White: 8.3% (849)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (6)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 87.8% (8,949)
- Asian: 1.9% (189)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (183)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (19)
- Total population: 10,195
- White: 8.3% (849)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (6)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 87.8% (8,949)
- Asian: 1.9% (189)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.8% (183)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (19)
#21. Day County
- Index: 0.234
- Total population: 5,486
- White: 86.9% (4,765)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.5% (576)
- Asian: 0.1% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (110)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (23)
- Total population: 5,486
- White: 86.9% (4,765)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.5% (576)
- Asian: 0.1% (7)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.0% (110)
- Some other Race: 0.4% (23)
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#20. Marshall County
- Index: 0.235
- Total population: 4,891
- White: 87.1% (4,259)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (31)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.6% (371)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (73)
- Some other Race: 3.2% (157)
- Total population: 4,891
- White: 87.1% (4,259)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (31)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 7.6% (371)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (73)
- Some other Race: 3.2% (157)
#19. Fall River County
- Index: 0.236
- Total population: 6,747
- White: 87.0% (5,873)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.5% (441)
- Asian: 1.6% (105)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (276)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (52)
- Total population: 6,747
- White: 87.0% (5,873)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 6.5% (441)
- Asian: 1.6% (105)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 4.1% (276)
- Some other Race: 0.8% (52)
#18. Brule County
- Index: 0.242
- Total population: 5,258
- White: 86.4% (4,541)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (26)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.9% (571)
- Asian: 0.3% (15)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (99)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (6)
- Total population: 5,258
- White: 86.4% (4,541)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (26)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.9% (571)
- Asian: 0.3% (15)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.9% (99)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (6)
#17. Minnehaha County
- Index: 0.259
- Total population: 188,674
- White: 85.8% (161,852)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (10,709)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (3,896)
- Asian: 2.1% (3,939)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (50)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (5,642)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (2,586)
- Total population: 188,674
- White: 85.8% (161,852)
- Black or African American: 5.7% (10,709)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1% (3,896)
- Asian: 2.1% (3,939)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (50)
- 2 or more races: 3.0% (5,642)
- Some other Race: 1.4% (2,586)
#16. Buffalo County
- Index: 0.260
- Total population: 2,026
- White: 13.9% (282)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 84.9% (1,720)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (21)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,026
- White: 13.9% (282)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 84.9% (1,720)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (21)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
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#15. Hughes County
- Index: 0.277
- Total population: 17,608
- White: 84.1% (14,808)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (24)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 12.3% (2,173)
- Asian: 0.0% (3)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (484)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (116)
- Total population: 17,608
- White: 84.1% (14,808)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (24)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 12.3% (2,173)
- Asian: 0.0% (3)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.7% (484)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (116)
#14. Pennington County
- Index: 0.303
- Total population: 110,685
- White: 82.9% (91,710)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (1,336)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 8.9% (9,859)
- Asian: 1.3% (1,425)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (198)
- 2 or more races: 5.1% (5,593)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (564)
- Total population: 110,685
- White: 82.9% (91,710)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (1,336)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 8.9% (9,859)
- Asian: 1.3% (1,425)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (198)
- 2 or more races: 5.1% (5,593)
- Some other Race: 0.5% (564)
#13. Tripp County
- Index: 0.325
- Total population: 5,458
- White: 81.1% (4,426)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.9% (593)
- Asian: 0.8% (44)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 7.2% (395)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 5,458
- White: 81.1% (4,426)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.9% (593)
- Asian: 0.8% (44)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 7.2% (395)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#12. Beadle County
- Index: 0.335
- Total population: 18,346
- White: 80.7% (14,813)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (216)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4% (250)
- Asian: 9.1% (1,673)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.4% (71)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (180)
- Some other Race: 6.2% (1,143)
- Total population: 18,346
- White: 80.7% (14,813)
- Black or African American: 1.2% (216)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4% (250)
- Asian: 9.1% (1,673)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.4% (71)
- 2 or more races: 1.0% (180)
- Some other Race: 6.2% (1,143)
#11. Dewey County
- Index: 0.338
- Total population: 5,833
- White: 19.9% (1,161)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 78.9% (4,602)
- Asian: 0.1% (5)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (14)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (41)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (5)
- Total population: 5,833
- White: 19.9% (1,161)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (5)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 78.9% (4,602)
- Asian: 0.1% (5)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.2% (14)
- 2 or more races: 0.7% (41)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (5)
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#10. Walworth County
- Index: 0.343
- Total population: 5,457
- White: 80.1% (4,370)
- Black or African American: 5.0% (275)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.9% (593)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (180)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (39)
- Total population: 5,457
- White: 80.1% (4,370)
- Black or African American: 5.0% (275)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.9% (593)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 3.3% (180)
- Some other Race: 0.7% (39)
#9. Moody County
- Index: 0.348
- Total population: 6,507
- White: 79.6% (5,180)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (33)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 12.2% (796)
- Asian: 2.1% (138)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 5.3% (345)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (15)
- Total population: 6,507
- White: 79.6% (5,180)
- Black or African American: 0.5% (33)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 12.2% (796)
- Asian: 2.1% (138)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 5.3% (345)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (15)
#8. Ziebach County
- Index: 0.381
- Total population: 2,791
- White: 23.5% (657)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 75.1% (2,096)
- Asian: 0.6% (17)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 0.6% (16)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (4)
- Total population: 2,791
- White: 23.5% (657)
- Black or African American: 0.0% (0)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 75.1% (2,096)
- Asian: 0.6% (17)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (1)
- 2 or more races: 0.6% (16)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (4)
#7. Corson County
- Index: 0.439
- Total population: 4,150
- White: 29.0% (1,202)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (14)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 69.1% (2,867)
- Asian: 0.0% (1)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (63)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (3)
- Total population: 4,150
- White: 29.0% (1,202)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (14)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 69.1% (2,867)
- Asian: 0.0% (1)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 1.5% (63)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (3)
#6. Charles Mix County
- Index: 0.501
- Total population: 9,349
- White: 63.2% (5,906)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (8)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 31.3% (2,924)
- Asian: 0.1% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (9)
- 2 or more races: 5.0% (471)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (20)
- Total population: 9,349
- White: 63.2% (5,906)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (8)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 31.3% (2,924)
- Asian: 0.1% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (9)
- 2 or more races: 5.0% (471)
- Some other Race: 0.2% (20)
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#5. Mellette County
- Index: 0.503
- Total population: 2,052
- White: 38.7% (795)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 58.9% (1,209)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (45)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 2,052
- White: 38.7% (795)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (3)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 58.9% (1,209)
- Asian: 0.0% (0)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (45)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#4. Lyman County
- Index: 0.510
- Total population: 3,848
- White: 56.3% (2,167)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (4)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 41.6% (1,601)
- Asian: 0.6% (24)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (4)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (48)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
- Total population: 3,848
- White: 56.3% (2,167)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (4)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 41.6% (1,601)
- Asian: 0.6% (24)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.1% (4)
- 2 or more races: 1.2% (48)
- Some other Race: 0.0% (0)
#3. Jackson County
- Index: 0.512
- Total population: 3,290
- White: 39.0% (1,282)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (10)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 57.9% (1,905)
- Asian: 0.4% (14)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (75)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (4)
- Total population: 3,290
- White: 39.0% (1,282)
- Black or African American: 0.3% (10)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 57.9% (1,905)
- Asian: 0.4% (14)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.3% (75)
- Some other Race: 0.1% (4)
#2. Roberts County
- Index: 0.519
- Total population: 10,287
- White: 57.7% (5,932)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (62)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 38.5% (3,962)
- Asian: 0.1% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (229)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (91)
- Total population: 10,287
- White: 57.7% (5,932)
- Black or African American: 0.6% (62)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 38.5% (3,962)
- Asian: 0.1% (11)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 2.2% (229)
- Some other Race: 0.9% (91)
#1. Bennett County
- Index: 0.521
- Total population: 3,425
- White: 33.6% (1,151)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (2)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 60.3% (2,064)
- Asian: 0.4% (15)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 5.3% (183)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (10)
- Total population: 3,425
- White: 33.6% (1,151)
- Black or African American: 0.1% (2)
- American Indian and Alaska Native: 60.3% (2,064)
- Asian: 0.4% (15)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander: 0.0% (0)
- 2 or more races: 5.3% (183)
- Some other Race: 0.3% (10)
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