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The Bankruptcy Means Test in South Dakota

The median family income figures used in the Chapter 7 means test for South Dakota, by household size, from the U.S. Trustee Program.

Short answer: Median family income for South Dakota: 1 person $69,190; 2 people $89,809; 3 people $100,883; 4 people $130,738; add $11,100 for each additional person beyond 4. U.S. Trustee Program, Census Bureau Median Family Income By Family Size (Cases Filed On or After July 15, 2026)

Means test median incomeMedian family income for South Dakota: 1 person $69,190; 2 people $89,809; 3 people $100,883; 4 people $130,738; add $11,100 for each additional person beyond 4. These figures apply to bankruptcy cases filed on or after July 15, 2026.
Used in the Chapter 7 means test (Official Forms 122A-1 and 122C-1). The table's first column is labeled "1 EARNER." The same figures were posted for cases filed April 1 through July 14, 2026. The U.S. Trustee Program updates the table periodically.

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What is the bankruptcy means test income limit in South Dakota?
Median family income for South Dakota: 1 person $69,190; 2 people $89,809; 3 people $100,883; 4 people $130,738; add $11,100 for each additional person beyond 4. These figures apply to bankruptcy cases filed on or after July 15, 2026.

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