Sioux Falls, SD

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

293,107

5.46% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.1

0.557% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.1%

0.913% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$81,418

3.65% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$274,800

7.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

163,317

5.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Sioux Falls, SD had a population of 293k people with a median age of 36.1 and a median household income of $81,418. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sioux Falls, SD grew from 277,944 to 293,107, a 5.46% increase and its median household income grew from $78,552 to $81,418, a 3.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux Falls, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.77%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.28%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%).

None of the households in Sioux Falls, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Sioux Falls, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux Falls, SD are Southeast Technical College (924 degrees awarded in 2023), Augustana University (721 degrees), and University of Sioux Falls (492 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sioux Falls, SD was $274,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Sioux Falls, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux Falls, SD was 2 cars per household.

Sioux Falls, SD borders Mitchell, SD, Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, Vermillion, SD, and Yankton, SD.

About the photo: Train crossing over Sioux Falls in South Dakota

Photo by Kris Horvath

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Sioux Falls, SD is home to a population of 293k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.5% of Sioux Falls, SD residents were born outside of the country (19k people).

In 2023, there were 16.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (242k people) in Sioux Falls, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

96.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Sioux Falls, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux Falls, SD was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sioux Falls, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux Falls, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
242k ± 639
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 774
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.1k

5.31%

Hispanic Population

15.6k people

5.31% of the people in Sioux Falls, SD are hispanic (15.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sioux Falls, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

6.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

6.35%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17.7k people

As of 2023, 6.5% of Sioux Falls, SD residents (19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux Falls, SD was 6.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sioux Falls, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,067 ± 481
Gulf War (2001-)
3,820 ± 494
Gulf War (1990s)
2,058 ± 336

Sioux Falls, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sioux Falls, SD employs 163k people. The largest industries in Sioux Falls, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,018 people), Retail Trade (18,965 people), and Manufacturing (16,547 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,712), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,360), and Utilities ($72,212).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

163k

2023 Value

± 3,263

5.26%

1 Year growth

± 2.66%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux Falls, SD grew at a rate of 5.26%, from 155k employees to 163k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux Falls, SD, are Management Occupations (18,402 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,595 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (15,065 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux Falls, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

163k

2023 Value

± 3,263

5.26%

1 Year growth

± 2.66%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux Falls, SD grew at a rate of 5.26%, from 155k employees to 163k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux Falls, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (30,018 people), Retail Trade (18,965 people), and Manufacturing (16,547 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux Falls, SD, though some of these residents may live in Sioux Falls, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,479

Median earning men ± $1,217

$41,870

Median earning women ± $788

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,092), Information ($71,815), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,212).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($61,576), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,421), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,789).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

787
Construction
549
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
505
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.44M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.17M
Finance and Insurance
$947k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Sioux Falls, SD awarded 2,521 degrees. The student population of Sioux Falls, SD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,513 male students and 4,396 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux Falls, SD are White (1,963 and 79.8%), followed by Black or African American (136 and 5.53%), Hispanic or Latino (122 and 4.96%), and Unknown (119 and 4.84%).

The largest universities in Sioux Falls, SD by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Technical College (924 and 36.7%), Augustana University (721 and 28.6%), and University of Sioux Falls (492 and 19.5%).

The most popular majors in Sioux Falls, SD are General Business Administration & Management (214 and 8.49%), Registered Nursing (177 and 7.02%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (110 and 4.36%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux Falls, SD for private four year colleges is $20,340.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,909 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,909 students enrolled in Sioux Falls, SD, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,813 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
67 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
128 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
87 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sioux Falls, SD was General Biological Sciences with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sioux Falls, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Technical College
924 degrees awarded
Augustana University
721 degrees awarded
University of Sioux Falls
492 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Technical College with 924 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,025 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux Falls, SD, which is 0.685 times less than the 1,496 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,963 degrees mean that there were 14.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 136 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,340) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($3,930) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux Falls, SD was $274,800 in 2023, which is 0.906 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $255,400 to $274,800, a 7.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux Falls, SD is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sioux Falls, SD have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux Falls, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sioux Falls, SD is $81,418. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Sioux Falls, SD was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $96,552, followed by Hanson County, SD and Union County, SD, with respective values of $86,375 and $84,137.

Housing

Property

$274,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,933

$79,118

Median Property Taxes

±$1,980

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux Falls, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sioux Falls, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.6% of the housing units in Sioux Falls, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sioux Falls, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sioux Falls, SD was Lincoln County, SD with a value of $96,552, followed by Hanson County, SD and Union County, SD, with respective values of $86,375 and $84,137.

The following map shows all of the counties in Sioux Falls, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,418

Median Household Income

± $1,876

119k

Number of Households

± 2,600

In 2023, the median household income of the 119k households in Sioux Falls, SD grew to $81,418 from the previous year's value of $78,552.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux Falls, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sioux Falls, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (7.21%)

In 2023, 79.3% of workers in Sioux Falls, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux Falls, SD have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Sioux Falls, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sioux Falls, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sioux Falls, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sioux Falls, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux Falls, SD (23.2k out of 287k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux Falls, SD is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Sioux Falls, SD has health coverage, with 60% on employee plans, 8.28% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1257 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1552 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 465 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1,257 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.92%

Uninsured

60%

Employer Coverage

8.28%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux Falls, SD declined by 3.83% from 7.2% to 6.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sioux Falls, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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