A Population Center

Consistent, manageable population growth has been a hallmark of Sioux Falls throughout the last three decades. In addition to providing an expanding labor supply, population increases have fueled the local economy. With a median age of 34.1 years, Sioux Falls is a vibrant city, offering residents of all ages a high quality of life.

[Population-MSA][Population Projections] [Age Distribution]
[Sex Distribution] [Ethnic Distribution]
[Persons/Houeholds/Families] [Income Information]

Population
Year
Sioux Falls
MSA*
1900
10,266
23,926
1910
14,094
29,631
1920
25,202
42,490
1930
33,362
50,872
1940
40,832
57,697
1950
52,699
70,910
1960
65,466
86,575
1970
72,468
95,209
1980
81,343
109,435
1990
100,814
123,023
2000
124,000
170,000
2005
141,000
206,000
2006
144,600
217,500
2007
148,100
223,000
2008
151,300
  
230,000
2009
154,100
233,000

* Prior to December 31, 1992, the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area consisted of Minnehaha County. On December 31, 1992, the Federal Office of Management and Budget revised the MSA designation to include Lincoln County. The 2005-2009 MSA Figure includes the counties of McCook & Turner.

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Population Projections
 
Sioux Falls
MSA
2010
159,000
233,250
2015
178,000
259,050
2020
199,000
287,350
2025
221,000
320,650
2030
245,000
358,150
2035
271,000
400,650
2040
301,000
406,550
Source: City of Sioux Falls Planning Department

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Age Distribution

Age (Years)
Sioux Falls
 
MSA
0-14
32,509
 
50,108
15-44
62,657
  
96,227
45-64
35,848
  
55,843
65+
16,948
  
25,166
Source: 2007 American Community Survey

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Sex Distribution

 
Female
Male
Sioux Falls City
50.7%
49.3%
Sioux Falls MSA
49.7%
50.3%
Source: 2007 American Community Survey

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Ethnic Background Distribution
Ethnicity
Sioux Falls MSA
One race
98.3%
  White
93.9%
  Black
1.8%
  American Indian
1.8%
  Asian
1.1%
  Hawaiian/Pacific
  Islander
.1%
  Other
1.7%
Two or more races
0.9%
Source: 2007 American Community Survey

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Persons/Households/Families - City of Sioux Falls
Total Households
85,405
Persons per Household
2.60
Total Families
56,430
Persons per Family
3.18
Source: 2007 American Community Survey

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Income Information - Sioux Falls MSA
2007 Median Income (Sioux Falls MSA)
$26,999
2007 Median Family Income (Sioux Falls MSA)
$64,093
2007 Median Household Income (Sioux Falls MSA)
$50,287
2007 Per Capita Income (Sioux Falls MSA)
$24,884
Source: 2007 American Community Survey

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