The estimated population in South Dakota as of July 1, 2016 was 865,454 per the U.S. Census Bureau.
There were many people involved in founding South Dakota. There would be no way to give a specific number.
There are many reasons why people live in South Dakota. The three major physical features could be a part of the reason because many people who live in South Dakota have farms and ranches and enjoy the many opportunities for recreation that are available in South Dakota. Some people live in South Dakota because they were born in the state and have chosen to stay there. Some have inherited land. Many people live in South Dakota because of the low cost of living, the availability of jobs, and the friendly people.
Native Americans own parts of South Dakota as do many people and businesses.
According to the US Census, 1% of the population of South Dakota is Asian, so about 8,333 people.
There are many reasons why people live in South Dakota. Many people who live in South Dakota have farms and ranches and enjoy the many opportunities for recreation that are available in South Dakota. Some people live in South Dakota because they were born in the state and have chosen to stay there. Some have inherited land. Other people live in South Dakota because of the low cost of living, the availability of jobs, good schools, and the friendly people.
In July 2009, there were 109 people living in Hazel, South Dakota. The 2010 Census says there were 91 people in Hazel, SD.
Approximately three million tourists visit Mount Rushmore in South Dakota annually.
Native Americans followed the buffalo/bison as the animal was their source of daily living (food, clothing, shelter). The Black Hills of South Dakota are considered a sacred area for Native Americans. Hunting and trapping brought people to South Dakota. The Black Hills Gold Rush brought many people to South Dakota, and the Land Rush brought even more.
English is the main language spoken in South Dakota. Lakota (Native American) and German are also spoken by many people in South Dakota. There are many other languages also spoken in South Dakota.
Many people in South Dakota speak the language of English a large portion of the time. Like many other places there are many Ethnic Groups found in South Dakota so there are different languages, still the main one remains English for the time being.
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People who live in South Dakota have come from many places. The Native Americans who live in South Dakota possibly came from Minnesota. According to the traditional creation stories of the People of the Seven Council Fires, they began in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The first Europeans to live in South Dakota were French trappers and fur traders. Germans, Norwegians, and Swedish were the main settlers of South Dakota in the late 1800's.