Minnehaha County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46099 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 203,289 #346 / 3,222
89th
Median Household Income $76,880 +2.3% #732 / 3,222
77th
Median Age 36.0 years -7.5% #2,879 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $287,600 +2.0% #692 / 3,222
79th
Median Gross Rent $978 -15.9% #1,069 / 3,222
67th
Poverty Rate 8.8% -30.0% #536 / 3,222
83th

Demographics

Minnehaha County has a population of 203,289, making it the #346 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.4%
Native Born
7.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Minnehaha County is $76,880, ranking #732 out of 3,222 counties — 2.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.8% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.

Median Household Income
$76,880 +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #732 of 3,222
77th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,062 +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #550 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.8% −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #536 of 3,222
83th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.5% −53.7% vs nat'l
Rank #433 of 3,222
87th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.2% +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #461 of 3,222
86th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.8 min −28.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,846 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Minnehaha County is $287,600 (+2.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $978/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.1%.

Median Home Value
$287,600 +2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #692 of 3,222
79th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$978 −15.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,069 of 3,222
67th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.1% −2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,851 of 3,222
12th percentile
63.1% Homeownership

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Health

91.8% of residents in Minnehaha County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.

91.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.8% +0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,739 of 3,222
46th percentile

About Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Minnehaha County, South Dakota has a total population of 203,289, making it the 346th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Minnehaha County is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Minnehaha County is $76,880, which ranks #732 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.

The median home value in Minnehaha County is $287,600, 2.0% above the national median. Renters in Minnehaha County pay a median gross rent of $978 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Minnehaha County, 35.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.8 min.

Minnehaha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.3%).

All data for Minnehaha County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.