South Dakota

Governor
Larry Rhoden (Republican)

Population
935,094

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
1 U.S. House member

South Dakota became the 40th state on November 2, 1889. Its civic identity reflects Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota nations, agriculture, tourism, public lands, the Black Hills, and rural service challenges. State government is centered in Pierre.

Overview

South Dakota became the 40th state on November 2, 1889. Its civic identity reflects Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota nations, agriculture, tourism, public lands, the Black Hills, and rural service challenges. State government is centered in Pierre.