South Dakota Manufacturing Directory

This South Dakota manufacturing statistics page includes a menu of manufacturers and wholesalers in the State of South Dakota.  Most of the organizations listed on these manufacturing category pages primarily employ residents of South Dakota, but many of them distribute their products nationally, and even globally.

In 2010, according to United States Census Bureau data, the State of South Dakota had a total estimated population of 814,000, which is about 0.26 percent of the United States population.  The median age of South Dakota residents was 36.9 years, compared to the median age of 37.2 years for USA residents as a whole.

South Dakota has a land area of 75,811 square miles and a population density of about 10.7 residents per square mile.  South Dakota also has 1,305 square miles of inland water area.  These South Dakota street maps show the state's streets and roads, while these South Dakota topographic maps provide visual perspectives on the state's topography.

In 2013, approximately 41,909 people in South Dakota were employed in the manufacturing industry (NAICS code 31-33).  Annual payroll for these employees was about $1,799 million, averaging $42,924 per employee.  There were approximately 30,419 production workers whose annual wages totaled about $1,137 million, averaging $37,392 per worker.  Total capital expenditures were $364 million, and the value added by manufacturers amounted to $6,483 million.  Total cost of materials was $10,458 million, and total value of shipments and receipts for services amounted to $16,967 million. This South Dakota Manufacturing Page from the National Association of Manufacturers highlights important facts and trends concerning the manufacturing industry in South Dakota.