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 32.7 years, Sioux Falls is a vibrant city, offering residents of all ages a high quality of life.
Population 
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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 |
| 2010 |
153,888 |
228,261 |
| 2011 |
156,500 |
235,300 |
| * 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 2005-2010 MSA Figure includes the counties of McCook & Turner. |
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Population Projections 
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Population Projections |
| Year |
Sioux Falls |
MSA |
| 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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Ethnic Background Distribution 
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Ethnic Background Distribution |
| Ethnicity |
Sioux Falls MSA |
| One race |
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97.5% |
| White |
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86.8% |
| Black |
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4.2% |
| American Indian |
|
2.7% |
| Asian |
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1.8% |
| Other |
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2.0% |
| Two or more races |
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2.5% |
| Hispanic/Latino Origin (of any race) |
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4.4% |
| Source:
2010 Census |
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Sex Distribution 
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Sex Distribution |
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Female |
Male |
| Sioux
Falls City |
50.7% |
49.3% |
| Sioux
Falls MSA |
50.3% |
49.7% |
| Source:
2009 American Community Survey |
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Age Distribution 
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Age Distribution |
| Age (Years) |
Sioux Falls |
MSA |
| 0-14 |
34,751 |
50,439 |
| 15-44 |
73,671 |
102,440 |
| 45-64 |
38,852 |
58,425 |
| 65+ |
19,988 |
27,523 |
| Source:
2009 American Community Survey |
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Persons/Households/Families - MSA 
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Persons/Households/Families |
| Total Households |
86,409 |
| Persons
per Household |
2.71 |
| Total Families |
57,124 |
| Persons
per Family |
3.32 |
| Source:
2009 American Community Survey |
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