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924,000
Total population
46th in the U.S.
4.6 /km²
Density
46th in the U.S.
37.9 years
Median age
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Male
365,000
Households
58.7%
Urban population
23.5%
Under 18
18.1%
65 and older
77.0 years
Life expectancy
Sioux Falls (≈ 213,900)
Largest city
+1.1%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
81.3%
White (non-Hispanic)
8.7%
Native American
3rd highest share in the U.S.
5.0%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
3.2%
Two or more races
German, Norwegian, Irish, Dutch
Largest ancestries
9 federally recognised
Tribal nations
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1870–20240.92 M▲ 7797%
Decennial census and Census Bureau estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–20235%▲ 733%
Census race and ethnicity tables.
Native American share
1900–20238.7%▲ 74%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202377 yrs▲ 4%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 924,000 | 46th in the U.S. |
| Density | 4.6 /km² | 46th in the U.S. |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
| Female | 49.5% | |
| Male | 50.5% | |
| Households | 365,000 | |
| Urban population | 58.7% | |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | |
| 65 and older | 18.1% | |
| Life expectancy | 77.0 years | |
| Largest city | Sioux Falls (≈ 213,900) | |
| Growth | +1.1%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 81.3% | |
| Native American | 8.7% | 3rd highest share in the U.S. |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | |
| Black or African American | 2.5% | |
| Asian | 1.8% | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | |
| Largest ancestries | German, Norwegian, Irish, Dutch | |
| Tribal nations | 9 federally recognised |
Compared to the United States
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