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Minnehaha County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Minnehaha County, South Dakota has a population of 200,689, the 1st most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $76,074 and the median home value is $266,600. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Minnehaha County Quick Facts

Population 200,689
Median Household Income $76,074
Median Home Value $266,600
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
Median Age 35.7 years
Homeownership Rate 63.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.6%
High School Graduation 93.1%
Cities/Places 10
Population 200,689 1st of 66
Median Income $76,074 5% higher state
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Unemployment 2.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0% | National: 5.2%
74.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.5%
Renter 36.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

36out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Minnehaha County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Sioux Falls city197,642$74,7149.6%$271,400
Brandon city10,996$104,8062.6%$317,300
Dell Rapids city3,947$101,2506.2%$284,400
Hartford city3,412$95,4266.1%$223,400
Baltic city1,512$105,1320.7%$240,200
Crooks city1,216$104,4790.3%$270,500
Garretson city1,166$66,3753.3%$197,400
Valley Springs city967$97,0317.4%$178,900
Colton city802$82,63913.3%$186,000
Humboldt town674$97,2920.6%$209,200

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Population Overview

Minnehaha County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 200,689. It is the 1st most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minnehaha County is 35.7 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Minnehaha County is $76,074. This is 5% higher than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $266,600. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $236,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Minnehaha County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.5% vs 2.2%).

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Minnehaha County, South Dakota?

Minnehaha County has a population of 200,689, making it the 1st most populous county in South Dakota.

What is the median income in Minnehaha County?

The median household income in Minnehaha County is $76,074 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Minnehaha County, South Dakota?

Minnehaha County contains 10 Census-designated places.