Minnehaha County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Minnehaha County, South Dakota Demographics
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Minnehaha County, South Dakota has a population of 203,289, the 1st most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $76,880 and the median home value is $287,600. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Minnehaha County Quick Facts

Population 203,289

Median Household Income $76,880

Median Home Value $287,600

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 36.0 years

Homeownership Rate 63.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.2%

High School Graduation 92.7%

Cities/Places 17

Population 203,289 1st of 66

Median Income $76,880 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment 2.5%

How Minnehaha County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	200,689	203,289	+1.3%
Median household income	$76,074	$76,880	+1.1%
Median home value	$266,600	$287,600	+7.9%

Median Household Income

Minnehaha

$76,880

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Minnehaha

$287,600

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.2%

$25K-$50K 19.4%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 37.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

9.2%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

74.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.1%

Renter 36.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $978/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.4%

18-34

23.2%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

21.0%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 35 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Minnehaha County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sioux Falls	201,469	$75,970	9.6%	$292,400
Brandon	10,996	$110,806	1.4%	$336,600
Dell Rapids	3,905	$100,170	9.4%	$301,700
Hartford	3,478	$99,893	5.5%	$257,700
Baltic	1,502	$107,768	1.2%	$254,200
Crooks	1,268	$98,984	0.5%	$295,400
Garretson	1,176	$59,741	5.3%	$203,800
Valley Springs	996	$107,222	8.8%	$192,600
Meadow View Addition	879	$99,760	2.5%	$250,600
Colton	736	$83,750	14.3%	$192,900
Humboldt	732	$95,469	0.5%	$227,700
Pine Lakes Addition	282	$170,795	0.4%	$616,100
Renner Corner	279	$96,050	0.0%	$465,600
Rowena	225	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Anderson	219	$145,556	0.0%	$364,500
Lyons	112	$159,286	0.0%	$656,300
Sherman	65	$72,500	3.1%	$90,000

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Population Overview

Minnehaha County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 203,289. It is the 1st most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minnehaha County is 36.0 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Minnehaha County is $76,880. This is 2% higher than the state median of $75,081. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $287,600. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $257,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% 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 78.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.3% vs 2.1%).

Education

35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Minnehaha County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Minnehaha County, South Dakota?

Minnehaha County has a population of 203,289, 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 $76,880 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Minnehaha County, South Dakota?

Minnehaha County contains 17 Census-designated places.