How many cattle in South Dakota?

As of January 1, 2022, South Dakota had an estimated 4,180,000 head of cattle. This is an increase of 1% compared to the previous year. The majority of cattle in South Dakota are beef cattle, with a small number of dairy cattle. The beef cattle industry is a major part of the state's economy, contributing over $3.5 billion to the state's GDP in 2021.