Population 5,214 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sisseton
Household size in Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Sisseton are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.82, even as the national average fell. Only two of the 22 South Dakota cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.1, Sisseton is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 33.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sisseton: 20.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other South Dakota city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Sisseton
Renters in Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Sisseton rent their homes (43.3%), above the national share of 34.8%. About seven in ten owners (68.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 22 South Dakota cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.0% of the housing in Sisseton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +6 |
Homes in Sisseton run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $419 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $502 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $558 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $686 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$267 | +$369 | +$606 |
Rent in Sisseton runs $686 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $267 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 21.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Sisseton has the lowest rents of any South Dakota city with 5,000+ people.
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 Sisseton
Bachelor's degrees in Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sisseton: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other South Dakota city with 5,000+ people has a lower 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 Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sisseton is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in South Dakota overall (93.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Sisseton
| Period | Sisseton | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Sisseton than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Of the 22 South Dakota cities with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Sisseton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton | 3.05 | 34.1 | 20.5% | 43.3% | 16.0% | 1973 | $686 | 17.6% | 90.6% | 6.9% |
| Peever | 3.07 | 37.0 | 22.7% | 31.4% | 22.8% | 1973 | $615 | 10.9% | 90.9% | 7.0% |
| Browns Valley | 2.42 | 51.7 | 10.9% | 23.0% | 44.5% | 1955 | $630 | 10.5% | 87.1% | 8.7% |
| New Effington | 2.55 | 41.6 | 8.1% | 15.7% | 19.0% | 1961 | $575 | 19.7% | 94.2% | 3.1% |
| Eden | 2.75 | 42.3 | 4.1% | 21.7% | 38.6% | 1972 | $758 | 24.8% | 91.2% | 0.7% |
| Claire City | 2.63 | 40.1 | 8.9% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1961 | $578 | 19.4% | 93.5% | 2.9% |
| Beardsley | 2.46 | 44.1 | 3.7% | 14.6% | 48.3% | 1972 | $774 | 29.9% | 95.1% | 2.2% |
| Bonanza Grove | 2.64 | 47.2 | 1.9% | 10.6% | 45.6% | 1970 | $641 | 22.0% | 98.9% | 3.0% |
| Victor | 2.61 | 42.3 | 4.7% | 18.8% | 10.4% | 1965 | $782 | 18.4% | 95.9% | 4.7% |
| Wilmot | 2.14 | 57.3 | 3.2% | 8.7% | 34.3% | 1970 | $636 | 27.1% | 93.0% | 4.8% |
| Grenville | 2.49 | 53.4 | 12.2% | 18.4% | 53.8% | 1980 | $528 | 28.2% | 90.0% | 6.1% |
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 Sisseton. 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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