Census ACS 2023 · 13 cities
Youngest Cities in South Dakota
Age demographics shape everything from school enrollment to housing demand. Vermillion city is the youngest city in South Dakota with a median age of 22.9. College towns, military communities, and fast-growing suburbs tend to have the youngest populations. Younger cities often have more families with children, growing school systems, and expanding housing markets. Compare median ages across all 13 major cities in South Dakota.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Age | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankton city | 41.8 | 15,501 | $69,071 |
| 2 | Watertown city | 39.4 | 22,859 | $62,721 |
| 3 | Vermillion city | 22.9 | 11,800 | $52,815 |
| 4 | Spearfish city | 37.2 | 12,551 | $59,731 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls city | 35.1 | 197,642 | $74,714 |
| 6 | Rapid City city | 39 | 76,836 | $65,712 |
| 7 | Pierre city | 39.9 | 14,008 | $74,053 |
| 8 | Mitchell city | 39.8 | 15,637 | $56,374 |
| 9 | Huron city | 34.6 | 14,347 | $51,556 |
| 10 | Brookings city | 24.7 | 23,710 | $61,979 |
| 11 | Brandon city | 37.7 | 10,996 | $104,806 |
| 12 | Box Elder city | 28.6 | 12,457 | $73,698 |
| 13 | Aberdeen city | 35.8 | 28,297 | $63,715 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vermillion city is the #1 ranked city in South Dakota by median age, with a value of 22.9 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.