City · South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, city, mostly in Minnehaha County (81.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Lincoln County, South Dakota. Sioux Falls had 213,748 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 192,517 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 201,469 (±92). GEOID 4659020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
213,748
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 192,517 · ACS 2020-2024: 201,469 ±92
Median household income
$75,970
±$2,280 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$292,400
±$5,780 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$1,035
±$26 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Sioux Falls and what county is it in?
Sioux Falls is a city mostly in Minnehaha County (81.2% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It covers 83.6 square miles of land, 2,303 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sioux Falls is in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 156,355 | 81.2% |
| Lincoln County | 36,162 | 18.8% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sioux Falls, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 213,748 people lived in Sioux Falls on July 1, 2025, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 192,517 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 201,469 (±92).
| Measure | Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 201,469±92 | 203,289 | +24,352 |
| Households | 85,992±673 | 84,814 | +13,701 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.02 | 2.33 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 90,271±512 | 89,418 | +13,501 |
Sioux Falls's population since 2000
From 123,975 in 2000 to 213,748 in 2025: up 72.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
The median resident of Sioux Falls is 35.5 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 6.6%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5±0.3 | 36.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 24.4%±0.3 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.1%±0.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 50.5%±0.3 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5%±0.4 pts | 6.6% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.0%±0.5 pts | 78.6% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.6%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | −0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7%±0.7 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.2%±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±0.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7%±0.6 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9%±0.6 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.1%±1.3 pts | 35.2% | +2.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1%±0.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8%±1.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±0.4 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 Sioux Falls earn?
Half of Sioux Falls's 85,992 households earn less than $75,970 a year (±$2,280), against $76,880 in Minnehaha County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $73,733 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,970±$2,280 | $76,880 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,118±$3,034 | $102,921 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,604±$1,201 | $43,062 | +$3,911 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6%±1.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.0%±2.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3%±0.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9%±0.5 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4%±0.6 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 Sioux Falls?
Owners occupy 59.5% of Sioux Falls's occupied homes and renters 40.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $292,400 by its owner (±$5,780). The median renter pays $1,035 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $292,400±$5,780 | $287,600 | +$58,814 |
| Median gross rent | $1,035±$26 | $978 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9%±2.6 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,727±$26 | $1,727 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.5%±1.3 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.5%±1.3 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Housing units | 90,271±512 | 89,418 | +13,501 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.1%±1.2 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.3%±1.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7%±0.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5%±0.6 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 Sioux Falls building?
Builders took permits for 1,834 new housing units in Sioux Falls in 2025 (832 in single-family houses), 8.6 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 Sioux Falls work and get to work?
78.1% of Sioux Falls's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Sioux Falls | Minnehaha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.0%±0.7 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±1.1 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±0.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6%±0.8 pts | 11.1% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min±0.4 | 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 Sioux Falls?
44 census tracts lie mostly in Sioux Falls, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,202 (Tract 11.09) to $133,152 (Tract 101.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11.05Minnehaha County | 7,090 | $86,447 |
| Tract 101.10Lincoln County | 7,377 | $76,328 |
| Tract 18.01Minnehaha County | 6,435 | $65,142 |
| Tract 10.02Minnehaha County | 6,421 | $57,645 |
| Tract 101.12Lincoln County | 6,637 | $85,938 |
| Tract 11.11Minnehaha County | 6,547 | $129,327 |
| Tract 101.09Lincoln County | 6,462 | $133,152 |
| Tract 11.08Minnehaha County | 5,722 | $75,213 |
| Tract 104.05Minnehaha County | 6,830 | $70,217 |
| Tract 11.12Minnehaha County | 5,627 | $96,729 |
| Tract 101.03Lincoln County | 6,047 | $96,972 |
| Tract 1Minnehaha County | 5,770 | $62,308 |
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 Sioux Falls) · Census block assignment files
How does Sioux Falls compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sioux Falls is the 114th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Sioux Falls ranks 35th 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 | 1st | 310 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 9th | 73 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd | 84 |
| Median household income | 35th | 82 |
| Per capita income | 15th | 83 |
| Median home value | 22nd | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 15th | 72 |
| Poverty rate | 33rd | 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 81 |
| Median age | 61st | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 65th | 84 |
| Work from home | 12th | 44 |
| Travel time to work | 40th | 84 |
Sioux Falls's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
2 of the 57 figures for Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls.