Document Type
Circular
Publication Date
12-1981
Department
Rural Sociology Department
Circular Number
229-05
Keywords
rural sociology, population shifts, population changes, census
Description
South Dakota's population on April 1, 1980, was 690,768. This is an increase of 24,511 people or 3.8% from the 666,257 in 1970. The growth rate of 3.8% for 1970-1980 ranks South Dakota sixth in the rate of increase for seven neighboring states (Table 1). The growth rates of Montana (13%) and especially Wyoming (42%), fourth highest in the nation, are particularly significant in that they are larger than the U.S. total growth of 11%. They reflect a tremendous growth due to utilization of natural resources. The surrounding "farm belt" states experienced the slower growth rate evident throughout the agriculturally based midwest region
Pages
11
Format
application/pdf
Type
text
Language
en
Publisher
Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Riley, M P. and Baer, L, "Population Update Report Number 5" (1981). Agricultural Experiment Station Circulars. 233.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/agexperimentsta_circ/233