Sioux Falls, South Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 197,642 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest city in South Dakota. The median household income is $74,714, the median home value is $271,400, and the median age is 35.1.

The population has grown 35.4% since 2010 (154,533 → 209,289).

197,642

Population

2365

People / sq mi

$74,714

Median Income

$271,400

Median Home Value

Sioux Falls covers 83.6 sq mi of land at 2365 people per square mile.

About Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls is a city in South Dakota with a population of 197,642. It ranks #1 among cities in South Dakota by population. The median age is 35.1, younger than the national median. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median household income in Sioux Falls is $74,714, near the US median of $74,580. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $271,400, with monthly rent averaging $993. The homeownership rate of 60.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sioux Falls reflects 37.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.0 minutes each way.

Sioux Falls city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Sioux Falls city had a population of 154,533 in 2010 and 209,289 in 2024, a 35.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 209,289 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.19%.

209,289

Population (2024)

154,533

Population (2010)

209,289

Peak (2024)

2.19%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	154,533	-	-	estimate
2011	156,471	+1,938	+1.25%	estimate
2012	159,847	+3,376	+2.16%	estimate
2013	163,478	+3,631	+2.27%	estimate
2014	167,050	+3,572	+2.19%	estimate
2015	170,183	+3,133	+1.88%	estimate
2016	173,503	+3,320	+1.95%	estimate
2017	177,636	+4,133	+2.38%	estimate
2018	180,398	+2,762	+1.55%	estimate
2019	183,793	+3,395	+1.88%	estimate
2020	193,448	+9,655	+5.25%	estimate
2021	196,833	+3,385	+1.75%	estimate
2022	201,936	+5,103	+2.59%	estimate
2023	205,968	+4,032	+2.00%	estimate
2024	209,289	+3,321	+1.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	79.9%
Black or African American	7.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$74,714

Median Household Income

$43,231

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$271,400

Median Home Value

$993

Median Rent

60.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.1%

High School+

37.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

79.4%

Public Transit

9.4%

Work From Home

17.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

32.6%

Foreign Born

88.8%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

10.0%

With Disability

92.2%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	25.1%
Information	11.2%
Manufacturing	10.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	8.5%
Construction	6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.5%
Retail Trade	4.1%
Public Administration	2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.8%
Agriculture & Mining	1.0%

Largest cities in South Dakota

Rapid City (76,836)Aberdeen (28,297)Brookings (23,710)Watertown (22,859)Mitchell (15,637)Yankton (15,501)Huron (14,347)Pierre (14,008)Spearfish (12,551)Box Elder (12,457)View all South Dakota cities →

Largest counties in South Dakota

Minnehaha County (200,689)Pennington County (112,081)Lincoln County (68,286)Brown County (38,079)Brookings County (34,968)

Part of South Dakota

South Dakota demographic profile All South Dakota data →

Metro areas in South Dakota

Sioux Falls (293,107)Rapid City (151,064)Sioux City (144,007)All US metros →

City rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sioux Falls, South Dakota has a population of 197,642 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest city in South Dakota.

The median household income in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is $74,714, with 6.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is $271,400, with median monthly rent at $993 and a homeownership rate of 60.0%.

The median age in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is 35.1 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The population has grown 35.4% since 2010 (154,533 → 209,289).