Marcia Hultman

Cabinet Secretary

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Celebrating South Dakota Veterans


Did you know South Dakota is among the states with the highest percentage of veterans among the population 18 and older? Veterans make up 8.3% of our adult population. In fact, only Alaska (at 10.1%), Wyoming (9.4%), Virginia (9.2%), Maine (at 9.0%), Montana (8.9%), and South Carolina (8.4%) have a higher percentage of veterans among their 18+ population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

For more statistics on South Dakota veterans from the 2022 American Community Survey, visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.