Minnehaha County, South Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in South Dakota

The population of Minnehaha County, South Dakota is 200,689 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $76,074, the median home value is $266,600, and the median age is 35.7.

The population of Minnehaha County has grown 22.8% since 2010 (169,964 → 208,639), a +1.48% annualized rate.

Minnehaha County within South Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

200,689

Population

+1.48%

Annual growth

249

People / sq mi

$76,074

Median Income

$266,600

Median Home Value

Minnehaha County covers 807 sq mi of land at 248.7 people per square mile.

About Minnehaha County, SD

Minnehaha County is a county in South Dakota with a population of 200,689. It ranks #1 among counties in South Dakota by population. The median age is 35.7, younger than the national median. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

The median household income in Minnehaha County is $76,074, near the US median of $74,580. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $266,600, with monthly rent averaging $954. The homeownership rate of 63.5% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Minnehaha County reflects 34.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.0 minutes each way.

Minnehaha County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Minnehaha County had a population of 169,964 in 2010 and 208,639 in 2024, a 22.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 208,639 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.48%.

208,639

Population (2024)

169,964

Population (2010)

208,639

Peak (2024)

1.48%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	169,964	-	-	estimate
2011	171,482	+1,518	+0.89%	estimate
2012	174,825	+3,343	+1.95%	estimate
2013	178,062	+3,237	+1.85%	estimate
2014	180,925	+2,863	+1.61%	estimate
2015	183,563	+2,638	+1.46%	estimate
2016	186,562	+2,999	+1.63%	estimate
2017	189,786	+3,224	+1.73%	estimate
2018	191,250	+1,464	+0.77%	estimate
2019	194,153	+2,903	+1.52%	estimate
2020	197,718	+3,565	+1.84%	estimate
2021	199,947	+2,229	+1.13%	estimate
2022	203,675	+3,728	+1.86%	estimate
2023	206,464	+2,789	+1.37%	estimate
2024	208,639	+2,175	+1.05%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	80.9%
Black or African American	6.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.7

Median Age

49.1%

Female

50.9%

Male

13.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.2%

5–9

7.3%

10–14

7.0%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

15.0%

35–44

14.2%

45–54

11.1%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

8.9%

75–84

3.3%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 21.5% · Seniors (65+): 13.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,074+$3,653 vs state
Mean household income	$100,454
Per-capita income	$41,644
Poverty rate	5.9%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.7%
Employment-to-population	72.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.1%

Manufacturing

11.1%

Information

10.6%

Education & health care

8.6%

Finance & real estate

8.0%

Construction

7.7%

Retail trade

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Minnehaha County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

78.6%

Public transit

9.8%

Work from home

18.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$266,600+$29,800 vs state

Median home value

$954

Median rent

63.5%

Homeownership rate

87,043

Total housing units

94.7%

Occupied

5.3%

Vacant

36.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.9%

With health insurance

96.3%

With broadband internet

31.4%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

10.3%

With a disability

89.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

34.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Minnehaha County, South Dakota has a population of 200,689 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 249 people per square mile.

The population of Minnehaha County has grown 22.8% since 2010 (169,964 → 208,639), a +1.48% annualized rate.

The median household income in Minnehaha County, South Dakota is $76,074, with mean (average) household income of $100,454 and per-capita income of $41,644. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Minnehaha County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.9%), Black or African American (6.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Minnehaha County, South Dakota is 35.7 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

The median home value in Minnehaha County is $266,600 and median monthly rent is $954. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 87,043 total housing units, 5.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Minnehaha County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Minnehaha County, South Dakota, with a population of 197,642.