South Dakota Retail Directory

This menu provides convenient access to categorized retailers in the State of South Dakota.  Most of the organizations listed on these retail category pages primarily employ residents of South Dakota and cater to a local or regional customer base.

According to the 2010 United States Census, South Dakota had an estimated population of 814,000.  Of these residents, about 24.9 percent were under 18 years of age, 60.7 percent were between 18 and 65 years old, and 14.4 percent were over 65 years old.  Roughly 50.0 percent of the state's population were males and 50.0 percent were females.  The median age of South Dakota residents was 36.9 years, compared to the median age of 37.2 years for all United States residents.

South Dakota has a land area of 75,811 square miles.  The state has about 10.7 residents per square mile.  South Dakota also includes a water area of 1,305 square miles.  These street maps of South Dakota shows the state's streets and roads, while this detailed map of South Dakota provides a visual perspective on the state's topography.

Every five years, the United States Census Bureau publishes an Economic Census of the United States.  According to the 2012 Economic Census, there were approximately 3,843 retail establishments in South Dakota, and annual retail sales amounted to about $13.8 billion dollars.  Annual payroll costs in the retail trade were about $1.1 billion dollars, and the number of retail trade employees was 49,867 during a sampled pay period that included March 12, 2012.  The following table provides more detailed statistics about the retail trade in South Dakota.