Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a state's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric South Dakota US Average
Median Household Income $72,558 $78,145
Median Personal Income $72,558 $78,145
Average income growth 4.8% 5.1%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

South Dakota
United States
Year South Dakota United States

Economic Inequality in South Dakota | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric South Dakota US Average
Gini Index 0.512 0.570
Male Median Income $61,155 $67,746
Female Median Income $48,763 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 20.3% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric South Dakota US Average
Unemployment Rate 3.0% 5.2%
Working from Home 9.3% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 15 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

South Dakota
United States
Year South Dakota United States