Sioux Falls, South Dakota

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
193,401
Population
$71,785
Median Income
$250,000
Home Value
34.9
Median Age

Demographics

Sioux Falls has a population of 193,401 with a median age of 34.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
81.2%
Black
6.8%
Hispanic
5.7%
Other
4.0%
Asian
2.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population193,401
Median Age34.9
White81.2%
Black or African American6.8%
Asian2.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Other / Two or More Races4.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Sioux Falls is $71,785, which is 4.5% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $40,198. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

$71,785
Median Household Income
$40,198
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Sioux Falls is 2.3%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Sioux Falls, 93.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.2%
Bachelor's+
37.0%
Graduate+
11.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher37.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.8%

Housing

The median home value in Sioux Falls is $250,000, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $965. The homeownership rate is 60.0%.

$250,000
Median Home Value
$965/mo
Median Rent
60.0%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$250,000
Median Monthly Rent$965
Homeownership Rate60.0%
Vacancy Rate5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
The population of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 193,401 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
The median household income in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is $71,785. This is 4.5% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
The median home value in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is $250,000. The median monthly rent is $965.
What percentage of people in Sioux Falls have a college degree?
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 37.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Sioux Falls, South Dakota an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 3.5x (median home value $250,000 vs. median income $71,785), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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