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 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,880 | +2.3% | #732 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.0 years | -7.5% | #2,879 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $287,600 | +2.0% | #692 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $978 | -15.9% | #1,069 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | -30.0% | #536 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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91.8% of residents in Minnehaha County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
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.