As of 2020, there have been approximately 800 same-sex marriages performed in South Dakota since it was legalized in 2015.

South Dakota has a larger population density with more people per square mile compared to North Dakota. This is due to factors like larger urban areas and more developed infrastructure in South Dakota.

South Dakota is typically considered a midwestern state due to its location within the Midwestern region of the United States, despite some arguments that it may also fall under the category of the Great Plains states. Geographically, culturally, and politically, South Dakota shares similarities with other midwestern states.

As of 2021, the population density of South Dakota is approximately 11.9 people per square mile. This makes it one of the least densely populated states in the United States.

As of 2021, the estimated population of Parker, South Dakota is around 1,050 residents.

If you are using Black Hills as the name of a place, then yes, it should be capitalized because it would be a proper noun. i.e. Black Hills of South Dakota.

If it isn't being used as a particular place, i.e. Look on top of those black hills which are next to that white mountain, then it would not be capitalized.

Jones County in South Dakota has the least population.

In Population, Minnehaha County is the largest county in South Dakota with a population of 169,468 in the 2010 Census.

Meade County at 3,482 square miles holds the title by Area.

The County seat is Sturgis which is famous for the Stirgis Motorcycle Rally every August. Attendance at that event has been estimated to be as high as 754,844 in 2000 which may put a strain on a town of 6,627 residents in the 2010 Census and diminishes the population claim of Minnehaha County although the bikers only stick around for a week.

The literacy rate of South Dakota is approximately 88%, according to data from the United States Census Bureau. This means that about 88 out of every 100 adults in South Dakota are considered literate.

As of 2021, the population of South Dakota is estimated to be around 900,000 people.

To place a classified ad in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, you can call the newspaper's classified advertising department at 605-332-6100.

Badlands

The state animal is the coyote, a natural predator of small game and rodents. The adaptable coyote hunts the open prairies and fields over the entire state, but occurs in greatest numbers along the Missouri River, its tributaries and in the Black Hills.

There are no towns in South Dakota that begin with the letter X. If you need the letter X for South Dakota, Xavier Street is the name of a street in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Watertown is a city located in Codington County, South Dakota.

There is no NFL football team located in South Dakota.

When they don't have a "local" team to root for, NFL fans usually follow whatever team is closest. Geographically, the NFL teams closest to South Dakota are the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos.

Google Maps estimates the driviing time as 15 hours and 32 minutes.

In area, Perkins County is the second largest county in South Dakota with a total area of 2,891 square miles.

In population, Pennington County is the second largest county in South Dakota with a total population of 100,948 (2010 Census).

There are four distinct seasons in South Dakota: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring.

It is known in history as the Battle of Wounded Knee or the Wouded Knee Massacre or the Chief Bigfoot Massacre and it happened at Wounded Knee Creek, 11 miles west of present day Batesland, South Dakota.

Crazy Horse, Joe Foss and Bud Day.

The Black Hills are in western South Dakota.

A direct, non-stop flight from Denver, Colorado to Rapid City, South Dakota is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

South Carolina has 3 major regions which are * Upper state * Midlands * Lower state These regions are also broken up into more detailed regions: * Upstate * Midlands * Lowcountry * Pee Dee * Grand Strand * Old 96 District

South Dakota is farther north than New Mexico.