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South Dakota (Statewide)

Congressional District in SD • 7 Counties

South Dakota's at-large congressional district is represented by John Thune, a Republican U.S. representative. The district has 907,428 residents, a median household income of $75,081 and a median age of 38.0, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The same survey counts 21.9% as college educated and 11.9% as living in poverty.

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John Thune

Representative for South Dakota (Statewide)
Republican29 years in office
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District Boundaries

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Demographics

907,428

Total Population

$75,081

Median Household Income

38.0

Median Age

21.9%

College Educated

11.9%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

80.7% Whi
2.3% Bla
4.8% His
1.4% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 38.0 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $75,081 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Dusty Johnson Republican72.0%
Sheryl Johnson Democratic28.0%

Dusty Johnson won by 44.1%

421,448 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Relevant Legislation

Quick Facts

Representative

John Thune

Major Counties

Minnehaha, Pennington, Lincoln and 4 more

Major Cities

Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen and 3 more

Historical Facts

Established: 1889

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL, Wikidata: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents South Dakota (Statewide)?
John Thune (Republican) currently represents SD in the U.S. Senate.
What are the major counties in SD?
SD has 7 major counties including: Minnehaha, Pennington, Lincoln, Brown, Brookings and 2 more.
What are the major cities in SD?
The major cities in SD include Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Watertown, Mitchell.
What is the population of SD?
SD has a population of approximately 907,428 residents.