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23.09.2025

Explore South Dakota TikTok Audience Coverage: 41% of Adults, Short Overview

How Big Is TikTok in South Dakota?

Conservative estimates from TikTok Ads Manager place the adult TikTok audience in South Dakota (18+) at 285K users. This equals about 41% of the state’s adult population (701K, Census Bureau estimate).

By scale, South Dakota is in the same league as North Dakota (274K), Montana (257K), and Vermont (186K) — among the smallest TikTok audiences in the nation.

Reaching People in South Dakota: Coverage Matters

With 41% coverage, South Dakota falls well below the U.S. average of 52–53%. It sits closer to states like Oregon (41%) and Maine (35%), reflecting relatively limited adoption of TikTok across the adult population.

Who’s on TikTok Here? South Dakota’s Age Story

The state’s TikTok audience splits by age as follows:

  • 18–24 years: 65K users, or about 23% of South Dakota’s adult TikTok audience.

  • 25–34 years: 69K (24%).

  • 35–44 years: 62K (22%).

  • 45–54 years: 44K (15%).

  • 55+ years: 45K (16%).

The 18–24 group (23%) is higher than the national average, showing that TikTok in South Dakota is driven more strongly by young adults. Meanwhile, the 55+ group (16%) matches the U.S. benchmark, keeping the audience balanced.

South Dakota — Age/Gender TikTok Audience

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Age Group Population Male (TikTok) Female (TikTok) Total (TikTok) Penetration
18–24 84,994 29,000 36,000 65,000
76.48%
25–34 114,987 36,000 33,000 69,000
60.01%
35–44 118,255 33,000 29,000 62,000
52.43%
45–54 98,654 23,000 21,000 44,000
44.60%
55+ 283,621 26,000 19,000 45,000
15.87%
Total 18+ 700,511 147,000 138,000 285,000
40.68%

Gender Mix in South Dakota’s TikTok Audience

The gender split is close to even:

  • Male — 147K (52%)

  • Female — 138K (48%)

This reflects a slight tilt toward men but still falls within the typical national pattern.