Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD

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2021 Population

186,273

4.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.9

0.867% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.45%

6.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,585

7.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$218,300

6.33% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

100,565

4.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD had a population of 186k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $66,585. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD grew from 178,675 to 186,273, a 4.25% increase and its median household income grew from $61,674 to $66,585, a 7.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%), White (Hispanic) (2.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%).

10.6% of the households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are Southeast Technical College (878 degrees awarded in 2021), Augustana University (688 degrees), and University of Sioux Falls (532 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was $218,300, and the homeownership rate was 60.5%.

Most people in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD borders Sioux, Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Lyon, Emmet, Palo Alto & Osceola Counties PUMA, IA and Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD.

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD is home to a population of 186k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.72% of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2021, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are Spanish (6,523 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (2,383 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (2,003 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

92,703

Women

49.9%

93,074

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 185,777 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
149k ± 1.12k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.4k ± 716
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.98k ± 988

5.57%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

5.57% of the people in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are hispanic (10.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ethiopia
1,795 ± 1,035 people
Liberia
1,310 ± 885 people
Mexico
1,063 ± 798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was Ethiopia, the natal country of 1,795 Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD residents, followed by Liberia with 1,310 and Mexico with 1,063.

Foreign-Born Population

8.72%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

9.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.4k people

As of 2021, 8.72% of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was 9.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,523 households (3.78%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
2,383 households (1.38%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
2,003 households (1.16%)

10.6% of the households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was Spanish. 3.78% of the households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,457 ± 424
Gulf War (2001-)
2,132 ± 368
Gulf War (1990s)
1,048 ± 247

Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD employs 101k people. The largest industries in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,965 people), Construction (6,716 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,520 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($139,280), Offices of physicians ($120,251), and Health & personal care, except drug, stores ($112,857).

Males in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,135. The income inequality in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

46,304

Women

48%

50,191

Men

52%

The workforce of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD in 2020 was 96,495 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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Occupations

101k

2021 Value

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 96.5k employees to 101k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD, are Registered nurses (3,252 people), Customer service representatives (2,511 people), and Retail salespersons (2,493 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

101k

2021 Value

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 96.5k employees to 101k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,965 people), Construction (6,716 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,520 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD, though some of these residents may live in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,335

Median earning men ± $1,345

$34,951

Median earning women ± $1,122

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,915), Public Administration ($63,449), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,433).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($48,688), Construction ($45,842), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,851).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.63%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD awarded 2,277 degrees. The student population of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,865 male students and 4,085 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are White (1,953 and 87.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (80 and 3.58%), Black or African American (56 and 2.51%), and Asian (54 and 2.42%).

The largest universities in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are Southeast Technical College (878 and 38.6%), Augustana University (688 and 30.2%), and University of Sioux Falls (532 and 23.4%).

The most popular majors in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD are Registered Nursing (195 and 8.56%), General Business Administration & Management (181 and 7.95%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (116 and 5.09%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD for private four year colleges is $19,550.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,950 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,950 students enrolled in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,634 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
139 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
99 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was Registered Nursing with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southeast Technical College
878 degrees awarded
Augustana University
688 degrees awarded
University of Sioux Falls
532 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast Technical College with 878 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 836 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD, which is 0.58 times less than the 1,441 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,953 degrees mean that there were 24.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 80 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($3,930) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.824% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.476% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (35.7k), Bachelors Degree (32.4k), and Some college (31.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was $218,300 in 2021, which is 0.891 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,300 to $218,300, a 6.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD is 60.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD is $66,585. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

Housing

Property

$218,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,008

$46,118

Median Property Taxes

±$1,498

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.5% of the housing units in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,585

Median Household Income

± $2,060

76.2k

Number of Households

± 2,237

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.2k households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD grew to $66,585 from the previous year's value of $61,674.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD

In 2021, the income inequality in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.14% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (7.89%)
Worked At Home (6.84%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.89%) and those who worked at home (6.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD (17.1k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.9% of the population of Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 9.74% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.08%

Uninsured

58.2%

Employer Coverage

9.74%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD grew by 3.97% from 7.77% to 8.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.