Minnehaha County Summary

Life in Minnehaha County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Minnehaha County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Minnehaha County:

  • The population in Minnehaha County is 197,742.

  • The median home value in Minnehaha County is $303,172.

  • The median income in Minnehaha County is $73,110.

  • The median rent in Minnehaha County is $927.

  • The unemployment rate in Minnehaha County is 2.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Minnehaha County is 8.7%.

  • The average high in Minnehaha County is 66.0° and there are 67.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Minnehaha County

List Of Cities & Towns in Minnehaha County

Sioux Falls, SD Population 193,401

Brandon, SD Population 10,919

Dell Rapids, SD Population 3,953

Hartford, SD Population 3,340

Crooks, SD Population 1,463

Baltic, SD Population 1,440

Garretson, SD Population 1,259

Valley Springs, SD Population 963

Colton, SD Population 769

Meadow View Addition, SD Population 634

Humboldt, SD Population 619

Anderson, SD Population 418

Pine Lakes Addition, SD Population 285

Renner Corner, SD Population 258

Sherman, SD Population 51

Map Of Minnehaha County

Minnehaha County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Minnehaha County is 66.0°.

  • There are 70.15 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.7 inches of rain each year with 11.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Minnehaha County.

StatMinnehaha County
Mean High66.0
Nice Days70.15
Rainfall67.7
Snowfall11.9
Sunny_hours5:24
66.0°
Average High
67.7
Inches of Rain

Minnehaha County Photos

Downtown Brandon
Source: Wikipedia User TCN7JM | CC BY-SA 4.0
Hartfordc South Dakota
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Jake DeGroot | CC BY-SA 3.0
Augustanasfsd
Source: Public Domain
Washington Pavilion
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Platek | CC BY-SA 3.0
Sioux Falls Panorama
Source: Public Domain

Minnehaha County Demographics

Population over time in Minnehaha County

The current population in Minnehaha County is 197,742. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 194,884 1.7%
2021 191,682 1.6%
2020 188,674 -

Gender in Minnehaha County

  • Minnehaha County is 49.0% female with 96,914 female residents.

  • Minnehaha County is 51.0% male with 100,828 male residents.

Female
49.0% (96,914)
Male
51.0% (100,828)
Gender Minnehaha County SD USA
Female 49.0% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Minnehaha County

Minnehaha County is:

  • 80.2% White with 158,577 White residents.

  • 6.2% African American with 12,318 African American residents.

  • 1.9% American Indian with 3,659 American Indian residents.

  • 1.9% Asian with 3,724 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 85 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 390 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 7,980 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.6% Hispanic with 11,009 Hispanic residents.

White
80.2% (158,577)
African American
6.2% (12,318)
American Indian
1.9% (3,659)
Asian
1.9% (3,724)
Hawaiian
0.0% (85)
Other
0.2% (390)
Two Or More
4.0% (7,980)
Hispanic
5.6% (11,009)

Table: Minnehaha County By Race

Race Minnehaha County SD USA
White 80.2% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 6.2% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 1.9% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.6% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Minnehaha County, South Dakota

  • 3.3% of households in Minnehaha County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Minnehaha County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Minnehaha County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Minnehaha County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Minnehaha County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Minnehaha County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Minnehaha County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Minnehaha County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Minnehaha County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Minnehaha County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (6,559)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (5,314)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (12,039)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (15,524)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (24,787)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (36,559)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.6% (28,903)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.1% (37,782)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (15,807)
$200,000 or more
7.3% (14,463)
Income Minnehaha County SD USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.1% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.3% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Minnehaha County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Minnehaha County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (3,954)
9-12th Grade
4% (7,909)
High School / GED
25% (49,435)
Some College
21% (41,525)
Associate's Degree
13% (25,706)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (47,458)
Master's Degree
8% (15,819)
Professional Degree
2% (3,954)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,977)
Education Minnehaha County SD USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 25% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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