County · South Dakota
Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Minnehaha County had 212,691 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.9% since 2020, faster than South Dakota (+5.5%). It holds 40 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 23 towns and townships and 6 census-designated) and 47 census tracts. GEOID 46099.
Minnehaha County is one of the 5 counties of the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
212,691
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 197,214 · ACS 2020-2024: 203,289
Median household income
$76,880
±$2,510 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$287,600
±$5,329 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$978
±$18 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Minnehaha County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 197,214 residents in Minnehaha County. The Census Bureau estimates 212,691 for July 1, 2025, up 7.9% since 2020, faster than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 203,289 over 807 square miles of land.
| Measure | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 203,289 | 907,428 | +14,615 |
| Households | 84,814±560 | 365,544 | +7,995 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.02 | 2.39 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 89,418±117 | 408,584 | +7,667 |
Minnehaha County's population since 2000
From 148,281 in 2000 to 212,691 in 2025: up 43.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County holds 40 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Sioux Falls with 213,748 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sioux Falls | 192,517 | $75,970 |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon | 11,048 | $110,806 |
| Dell Rapids | 3,996 | $100,170 |
| Hartford | 3,354 | $99,893 |
| Split Rock Township | 3,200 | $147,717 |
| Mapleton Township | 2,099 | $110,972 |
| Crooks | 1,362 | $98,984 |
| Wall Lake TownshipGEOID 4609968460 | 1,248 | $129,375 |
| Baltic | 1,246 | $107,768 |
| Garretson | 1,228 | $59,741 |
| Wayne Township, Minnehaha CountyGEOID 4609969620 | 1,077 | $159,901 |
| Sverdrup Township | 926 | $118,438 |
| Valley Springs | 885 | $107,222 |
| Brandon TownshipGEOID 4609906820 | 810 | $114,271 |
| Benton Township, Minnehaha CountyGEOID 4609904860 | 778 | $103,015 |
| Colton | 738 | $83,750 |
| Hartford TownshipGEOID 4609927580 | 718 | $126,250 |
| Lyons Township | 599 | $141,154 |
| Humboldt | 579 | $95,469 |
| Dell Rapids TownshipGEOID 4609916020 | 567 | $100,556 |
| Edison TownshipGEOID 4609918380 | 545 | $148,214 |
| Meadow View AdditionGEOID 4641680 | 531 | $99,760 |
| Red Rock TownshipGEOID 4609953740 | 423 | $113,333 |
| Palisade TownshipGEOID 4609948220 | 399 | $113,958 |
| AndersonGEOID 4601450 | 388 | $145,556 |
| Burk TownshipGEOID 4609908660 | 385 | $114,417 |
| Valley Springs TownshipGEOID 4609966300 | 365 | $72,308 |
| Taopi TownshipGEOID 4609962980 | 364 | $113,958 |
| Renner CornerGEOID 4654145 | 347 | $96,050 |
| Grand Meadow TownshipGEOID 4609925180 | 327 | not published |
| Humboldt TownshipGEOID 4609930940 | 316 | $79,053 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionGEOID 4649640 | 306 | $170,795 |
| Logan Township, Minnehaha CountyGEOID 4609938380 | 281 | $147,250 |
| Wellington TownshipGEOID 4609969940 | 279 | $136,563 |
| Clear Lake Township, Minnehaha CountyGEOID 4609912660 | 223 | $104,000 |
| Buffalo Township, Minnehaha CountyGEOID 4609908260 | 207 | $190,625 |
| Highland Township, Minnehaha CountyGEOID 4609928900 | 206 | $250,000 or more |
| ShermanGEOID 4658580 | 81 | $72,500 |
| LyonsGEOID 4639740 | 70 | $159,286 |
| RowenaGEOID 4656580 | 68 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Minnehaha County?
The median resident of Minnehaha County is 36.0 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.6%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0±0.2 | 38.0 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9%±0.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6% | 4.8% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.6%±0.4 pts | 79.8% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.3%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | +0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | −0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±0.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9%±0.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±0.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±0.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.2%±1.0 pts | 31.9% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.5%±0.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Minnehaha County earn?
Half of Minnehaha County's 84,814 households earn less than $76,880 a year (±$2,510), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $76,022 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,880±$2,510 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,921±$2,768 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,062±$1,033 | $40,550 | +$4,029 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3%±1.9 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4%±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.6 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 Minnehaha County?
Owners occupy 63.1% of Minnehaha County's occupied homes and renters 36.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,600 by its owner (±$5,329). The median renter pays $978 a month including utilities, and 32.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,600±$5,329 | $257,400 | +$57,706 |
| Median gross rent | $978±$18 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.7%±2.5 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,727±$26 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.1%±1.2 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 89,418±117 | 408,584 | +7,667 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.5%±1.1 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.9%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.9%±0.8 pts | 15.8% | – |
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 Minnehaha County building?
Builders took permits for 2,044 new housing units across Minnehaha County in 2025 (966 single-family), 9.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Minnehaha County get to work?
77.2% of Minnehaha County's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.1%±0.7 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±1.0 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±0.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1%±0.7 pts | 9.7% | +7.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min±0.5 | 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 are Minnehaha County's census tracts?
Minnehaha County is divided into 47 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,202 (Tract 11.09) to $147,623 (Tract 104.03).
All 47 census tracts of Minnehaha County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Minnehaha County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 66 |
| Median household income | 16th of 66 |
| Median home value | 7th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 66 |
| Median age | 53rd of 66 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Minnehaha County 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' school search.