Census ACS 2023 · 13 cities
Largest Cities in South Dakota
South Dakota has 13 cities with populations of 10,000 or more. The largest city is Sioux Falls city with a population of 197,642. These cities represent the economic and cultural centers of the state, each with distinct demographic profiles reflecting local industries, housing markets, and community character. Explore the full ranking below to compare population, income, and age across all major cities in South Dakota.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankton city | 15,501 | $69,071 | 41.8 |
| 2 | Watertown city | 22,859 | $62,721 | 39.4 |
| 3 | Vermillion city | 11,800 | $52,815 | 22.9 |
| 4 | Spearfish city | 12,551 | $59,731 | 37.2 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls city | 197,642 | $74,714 | 35.1 |
| 6 | Rapid City city | 76,836 | $65,712 | 39 |
| 7 | Pierre city | 14,008 | $74,053 | 39.9 |
| 8 | Mitchell city | 15,637 | $56,374 | 39.8 |
| 9 | Huron city | 14,347 | $51,556 | 34.6 |
| 10 | Brookings city | 23,710 | $61,979 | 24.7 |
| 11 | Brandon city | 10,996 | $104,806 | 37.7 |
| 12 | Box Elder city | 12,457 | $73,698 | 28.6 |
| 13 | Aberdeen city | 28,297 | $63,715 | 35.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sioux Falls city is the #1 ranked city in South Dakota by population, with a value of 197,642 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
South Dakota has 13 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in South Dakota.