City · South Dakota
Crooks, South Dakota
Crooks, city, in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Crooks had 1,415 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,362 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,268 (±233). GEOID 4614740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,415
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,362 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,268 ±233
Median household income
$98,984
±$14,226 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$295,400
±$29,279 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$1,135
±$315 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Crooks and what county is it in?
Crooks is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 1,055 residents per square mile in 2020.
Crooks is in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Crooks, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,415 people lived in Crooks on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,362 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,268 (±233).
| Measure | Crooks | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,268 ±233 | 203,289 | no clear change |
| Households | 501 ±96 | 84,814 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.24 | 2.33 | −0.37 |
| Housing units | 501 ±96 | 89,418 | no clear change |
Crooks's population since 2000
From 859 in 2000 to 1,415 in 2025: up 64.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Crooks as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Crooks?
The median resident of Crooks is 43.6 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.7%.
| Measure | Crooks | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 ±1.7 | 36.0 | +8.8 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±5.1 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9% ±5.0 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±3.4 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.5% ±2.7 pts | 78.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±3.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5% ±3.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±5.1 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.5% ±8.2 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4% ±3.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.8% ±3.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Crooks earn?
Half of Crooks's 501 households earn less than $98,984 a year (±$14,226), against $76,880 in Minnehaha County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $116,798 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,814 after inflation.
| Measure | Crooks | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,984 ±$14,226 | $76,880 | −$17,814 |
| Mean household income | $146,539 ±$51,253 | $102,921 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,628 ±$25,972 | $43,062 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±8.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±1.0 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±4.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Crooks?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Crooks's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $295,400 by its owner (±$29,279). The median renter pays $1,135 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Crooks | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $295,400 ±$29,279 | $287,600 | +$50,615 |
| Median gross rent | $1,135 ±$315 | $978 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7% ±24.4 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,867 ±$252 | $1,727 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±7.5 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±7.5 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Housing units | 501 ±96 | 89,418 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±25.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.6% ±5.5 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4% ±4.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0% ±4.6 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4% ±6.2 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Crooks building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units in Crooks in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 10.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.7 across South Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Crooks work and get to work?
89.3% of Crooks's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes.
| Measure | Crooks | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 83.8% ±4.4 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4% ±2.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.3% ±3.2 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min ±7.9 | 17.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Crooks?
No census tract lies mostly in Crooks; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.04Minnehaha County | 4,803 | $105,434 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Crooks) · Census block assignment files
How does Crooks compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Crooks is the 8,939th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 43rd-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Crooks ranks 18th of 82 places in South Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 43rd | 310 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 21st | 73 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th | 84 |
| Median household income | 18th | 82 |
| Per capita income | 6th | 83 |
| Median home value | 21st | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 10th | 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st | 81 |
| Median age | 18th | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 15th | 84 |
| Work from home | 34th | 44 |
| Travel time to work | 2nd | 84 |
Crooks's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Crooks with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Crooks?
24 of the 57 figures for Crooks on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Crooks are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Crooks.