Half of S.D. cities saw population growth, while half saw declines
New Census Bureau data plots trends since the start of the Covid pandemic
It’s no secret that parts of South Dakota have grown rapidly since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rapid increase in both East and West River communities came as many sought to live in a state that best aligned with their political expectations.
The rapid increase has also driven a rise in property taxes, fueling discontent in parts of the state that have witnessed the largest population increases.
From July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024, the state’s population grew 4 percent, from 887,948 to 924,669, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released in May.
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