
South Dakota AVSOPS Portal

STATE HEREKnown for its natural landmarks and strong community values, South Dakota offers various benefits for veterans, including tax exemptions, educational opportunities, and healthcare services.
These resources are provided by the state of South Dakota, including veteran services, educational programs, and healthcare options.
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South Dakota Veteran Demographic Statistics
Veteran Population vs. Total Population
This following South Dakota charts and data provide South Dakota state-level estimates of the percentage of Veterans who were VA pension recipients at the end of the 2020 fiscal year. Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth. Data was Prepared by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics.
South Dakota:
Total Population: 906,458
Total Veteran Population: 65,429
Peacetime Veteran Population: 13,321
Wartime Veteran Population: 52,108
Total Male Veteran Population: 58,135
Total Female Veteran Population: 7,293
War & Peace
Peacetime vs. Wartime Veterans

(20%) Peacetime Veteran Population: 13,321 Veterans

(79%) Wartime Veteran Population: 52,108 Veterans

South Dakota Male & Female Veterans

(88%) Male Veteran Population: 58,135 Veterans

(11%) Female Veteran Population: 7,293 Veterans

South Dakota Living Veteran Period(s) of Service
Veteran Population by War Period of Service
(16%) Post 9/11 Era Veteran Population: 10,945 Veterans
(41%) Gulf War Era Veteran Population: 27,335 Veterans
(33%) Vietnam War Era Veteran Population: 22,104 Veterans
(5%) Korean Conflict Era Veteran Population: 3,868 Veterans
(1%) World War II Era Veteran Population: 940 Veterans
Sources: Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Enterprise Integration, Veteran Population Projection Model (VetPop) 2020, Veteran Object FY 2023 data, United States Veterans Eligibility Trends & Statistics (USVETS) 2019, 2020, and 2021 data; Veterans Benefits Administration, VETSNET FY 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2023 pension data.State-specific dynamic content, such as state programs and veteran services. Specific data: 6L_VetPop2020_State_NCVAS

South Dakota Veteran Demographic Statistics
This following South Dakota charts and data provide South Dakota state-level estimates of the percentage of Veterans who were VA pension recipients at the end of the 2020 fiscal year. Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth. Data was Prepared by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics.


South Dakota State Veterans Affairs Office Information
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Federal services provided by agencies like the VA and DoD, covering healthcare, housing, pensions, and veterans' programs.

South Dakota Financial Aid and ROTC Information
This following South Dakota charts and data provide South Dakota state-level estimates of the percentage of Veterans who were VA pension recipients at the end of the 2020 fiscal year. Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth. Data was Prepared by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics.
South Dakota:
Total Population: 906,458
Total Veteran Population: 65,429
Peacetime Veteran Population: 13,321
Wartime Veteran Population: 52,108
Total Male Veteran Population: 58,135
Total Female Veteran Population: 7,293


South Dakota American Veteran Service Organizations and Patriotic Societies (AVSOPS) listed by War Period.
AVSOPS connects veterans, patriots and their families with service organizations and patriotic societies, offering advocacy, events, and support.

South Dakota American Revolution AVSOPS


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