Regional Spotlight: South Dakota Is a Steadily Growing Market
When you think of booming real estate markets, South Dakota probably doesn't spring to mind. The state has the fifth -smallest population of a U.S....
When you think of booming real estate markets, South Dakota probably doesn't spring to mind. The state has the fifth -smallest population of a U.S. state at 908,414, beating only Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska and its Northern cousin. Across South Dakota's 77,123 square miles, there are approximately 12 people per square mile. However, when you look into the data a bit more, you'll find the state isn't as sparse as it seems. The state's population showed a growth of 8.9% in the 2020 census . United Van Lines 46th Annual National Movers Study for 2022 also shows that South Dakota is the eighth-most popular state for inbound movers—the state has appeared at the top of this survey's top 10 list every year since 2014.