Population 203,289 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Minnehaha County
Household size in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Minnehaha County are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.3 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Minnehaha County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Minnehaha County as they are nationally: 11.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Minnehaha County
Renters in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Minnehaha County is about as common as it is nationally: 36.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in South Dakota overall (31.4%). Among homeowners, 36.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Minnehaha County: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, as it has nationally. Of South Dakota's 66 counties, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +9 | +6 |
Homes in Minnehaha County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $738 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $773 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $882 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,068 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$330 | +$369 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Minnehaha County costs $1,068 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in South Dakota as a whole ($1,000). Rents are up $330 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Minnehaha County
Bachelor's degrees in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.5% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Minnehaha County as nationally: 35.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in South Dakota as a whole (32.5%). The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of South Dakota's 66 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.6% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Minnehaha County is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across South Dakota. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Minnehaha County
| Period | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Minnehaha County has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Minnehaha County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 2.40 | 37.0 | 11.2% | 36.9% | 6.0% | 1986 | $1,068 | 35.5% | 92.7% | 2.3% |
| Lincoln County | 2.56 | 35.9 | 10.8% | 28.8% | 3.6% | 2002 | $1,270 | 46.6% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
| Rock County | 2.35 | 41.8 | 6.9% | 23.4% | 5.8% | 1959 | $839 | 26.5% | 93.2% | 2.6% |
| McCook County | 2.51 | 39.4 | 6.4% | 20.5% | 11.5% | 1968 | $1,021 | 30.3% | 94.5% | 1.9% |
| Hanson County | 3.02 | 37.8 | 4.2% | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1959 | $848 | 22.7% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| Nobles County | 2.80 | 36.8 | 15.1% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 1966 | $910 | 16.7% | 79.4% | 3.2% |
| Jackson County | 2.27 | 45.5 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 10.6% | 1959 | $842 | 26.4% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| Aurora County | 2.41 | 41.2 | 8.3% | 27.3% | 15.4% | 1962 | $772 | 21.7% | 92.0% | 1.2% |
| Martin County | 2.24 | 43.7 | 10.0% | 31.1% | 9.1% | 1959 | $864 | 23.6% | 95.1% | 4.1% |
| Faribault County | 2.27 | 44.6 | 10.3% | 20.8% | 12.3% | 1951 | $845 | 21.8% | 91.6% | 3.4% |
| Freeborn County | 2.40 | 45.2 | 12.0% | 20.5% | 9.7% | 1958 | $938 | 17.6% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Minnehaha County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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