Native Americans make up 8.8 percent of South Dakota s population, but comprise nearly 70 percent of the 2022 state homeless count. These groups are making a difference
“A lot of people got a lot of assistance in every part of their life during COVID-19, and now that is starting to dry up,” said Peter Smith, noting home evictions, emergency shelter are on the rise.
Native Americans, who make up 8.8% of the overall state population, comprised nearly 70% of the 2022 state homeless count, including 76% in Rapid City.