South Dakota Gazetteer
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The City of Sioux Falls is the largest city in South Dakota with a population of 201,469 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Sioux Falls ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in South Dakota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Sioux Falls is located at latitude 43.55 and longitude -96.7003 in Minnehaha County. The formal boundaries for the City of Sioux Falls encompass a land area of 73.33 sq. miles and a water area of 0.51 sq. miles. Minnehaha County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Sioux Falls are located in Minnehaha County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Lincoln County.
The City of Sioux Falls has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 201,469 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,383 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 38 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $75,970 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,604 |
| Median Home Value | $292,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 90,271 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 51,206 (56.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 34,786 (38.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,279 (4.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 85,992 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 48,515 (56.4%) |
The table below compares Sioux Falls to the other 485 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 99th |
| Median Household Income | # 132 | 73rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 63 | 87th |
| Diversity Index | # 65 | 87th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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