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Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 167,455. The median household income is $72,922 and the median age is 36.0.
167,455
Population
2219
People / sq mi
$72,922
Median Income
36.0
Median Age
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 covers 75 sq mi of land at 2218.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$72,922
Median Household Income
$42,470
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$277,300
Median Home Value
$984
Median Rent
59.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.4%
High School+
36.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 serves a community with a population of 167,455 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Sioux Falls School District 49-5 is $72,922, with a per capita income of $42,470. The poverty rate is 7.0%.
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 is 78.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Sioux Falls School District 49-5, 92.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Sioux Falls School District 49-5 is $277,300, with a median rent of $984. The homeownership rate is 59.8%.
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Data for Sioux Falls School District 49-5 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4666270).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.