Sioux Falls, SD Local Data & Statistics

State: SD

Total population: 201,469 Household income: $75,970 Rent: $1,035

Overview

Total population

201,469

Rent

$1,035

Year built

1993

Household income

$75,970

Per capita income

$44,604

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment rate

2.0%

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

39.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

South Dakota

Total population

201,469

Adults over 25

133,580

Total households

85,992

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$75,970

Per capita income

$44,604

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment rate

2.0%

Rent over 30% of income

39.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,035

Year built

1993

Households that rent

40.5%

Households that own

59.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

79.1%

Black

6.9%

Asian

2.1%

Two or more races

7.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

6.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

93.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

89.4%

Commute time to work

17 mins

Work from home

10.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

25.6%

High school graduate or GED

24.4%

Some college or associate degree

11.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

38.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Sioux Falls, SD with: South Dakota United States

Sioux Falls, SD

Total population201,469

Rent$1,035

Year built1993

Household income$75,970

Per capita income$44,604

Poverty rate9.6%

Unemployment rate2.0%

South Dakota State

Total population907,428

Rent$946

Year built1980

Household income$75,081

Per capita income$40,550

Poverty rate11.9%

Unemployment rate1.8%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CitySioux Falls, SD	StateSouth Dakota	CountryUnited States
Total population	201,469	907,428	334,922,499
Rent	$1,035	$946	$1,413
Year built	1993	1980	1980
Household income	$75,970	$75,081	$80,734
Per capita income	$44,604	$40,550	$44,673
Poverty rate	9.6%	11.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	2.0%	1.8%	4%

View the complete comparison of Sioux Falls, SD, South Dakota and United States →

Summary for Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls is located in South Dakota.

Rent & Income

In Sioux Falls, the typical monthly rent is $1,035 and the typical household income is $75,970. Rent here is higher than South Dakota and lower than the U.S., and household income is similar to South Dakota and lower than the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 9.6%, which is lower than in both South Dakota and national.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 40.5% of households. Around 39.6% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 38.1% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is higher than South Dakota and lower than the national rate.

Sioux Falls, SD — Rent vs Household Income

Sioux Falls, SD — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Sioux Falls, SD (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,035 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Sioux Falls, SD

Annual Household Income: $75,970

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Sioux Falls, SD

Estimated Rate: 9.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Sioux Falls, SD

In Sioux Falls, SD, households that rent: 34,786 (40.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	34,786	40.5%
Owner-Occupied	51,206	59.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Sioux Falls, SD

In Sioux Falls, SD, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 13,786 (39.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	13,786	39.6%
Other renter households	21,000	60.4%
Total renter households	34,786	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Sioux Falls, SD

Less than High School: 34,245 people (25.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 32,573 people (24.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 15,847 people (11.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 50,915 people (38.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 133,580

📊 Unemployment Rate in Sioux Falls, SD

Estimated Rate: 2.0%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.