The objectives of the SDC are to expand the orientation and technical assistance in data access and its uses in research, administration, planning, and decision-making by state and local governments, the business community, educational institutions, and other users.

The SDC also prepares population estimates for South Dakota counties. Examples of publications/data bases include: Housing, Population, County Business Patterns, Employment, Income, Transfer Payments, TIGER Maps, Manufacturers, Governments, Transportation, Agriculture, Mineral Industries, Retail/Wholesale Trade, and Service Industries.