Sioux Falls, SD Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of Sioux Falls population: 81.24% are white, 6.81% are Black or African American, 1.90% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.34% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.54% are some other race and 6.14% are multiracial.
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Updated Jul 15, 2024

Sioux Falls, SD population by race

The table below shows Sioux Falls's population by race.

Race Population % of Total Population
White 157,122 81.24%
Black or African American 13,172 6.81%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3,678 1.90%
Asian 4,523 2.34%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 66 0.03%
Some other race 2,971 1.54%
Two or more races (multiracial) 11,869 6.14%
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Sioux Falls population by race

Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Sioux Falls has a population in all of the race categories.

This confirms that Sioux Falls's population has become increasingly diverse.

The percent distribution of Sioux Falls population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.24% are white, 6.81% are Black or African American, 1.90% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.34% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.54% are some other race and 6.14% are multiracial.

FIGURE 1

Sioux Falls, SD population by race.

The largest racial group in Sioux Falls is White with a population of 157,122 (81.24% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Sioux Falls 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.

As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:

1. The largest racial group in Sioux Falls is White with a population of 157,122 (81.24% of the total population).

2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11,869 (6.14% of the total population).

Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sioux Falls, SD

By ethnicity, 11,040 (5.71% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 182,361 (94.29% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sioux Falls, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 153,293 (84.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

FIGURE 2

Sioux Falls, SD Non-Hispanic population by race

All percentages shown below are, % of Sioux Falls's Non-Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Sioux Falls Non-Hispanic population by race

The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories

Race Population % of Total Non-Hispanic Population
White alone 153,293 84.06%
Black or African American alone 13,034 7.15%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 3,326 1.82%
Asian alone 4,490 2.46%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 66 0.04%
Some other race alone 453 0.25%
Two or more races (multiracial) 7,699 4.22%

Among the Hispanic population in Sioux Falls, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,467 (49.52% of the total Hispanic population).

FIGURE 3

Sioux Falls, SD Hispanic or Latino population

All percentages shown below are, % of Sioux Falls's Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Sioux Falls Hispanic or Latino population

The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries

Origin Population % of Total Hispanic Population
Mexican 5,467 49.52%
Puerto Rican 492 4.46%
Cuban 140 1.27%
Other Hispanic or Latino 4,941 44.76%

Things to know

What percentage of Sioux Falls, SD is Hispanic?

As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.71% of Sioux Falls population is Hispanic.

Among the Hispanic population in Sioux Falls, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,467 (49.52% of the total Hispanic population).

How many Black people does Sioux Falls, SD have?

Sioux Falls, SD has 13,172 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.81% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sioux Falls is Black.

What is the largest minority group in Sioux Falls, SD?

With 94.29% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sioux Falls.

That being said, with a 6.81% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Sioux Falls.

What is the majority race in Sioux Falls, SD?

With a population of 157,122 (81.24% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sioux Falls.

Black or African Americans are second largest race in Sioux Falls, with 6.81% of the total population.

References

Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024
Sioux Falls, SD Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Sioux Falls by race. It includes the population of Sioux Falls across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sioux Falls across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Sioux Falls population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 81.24% are white, 6.81% are Black or African American, 1.90% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.34% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.54% are some other race and 6.14% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Sioux Falls
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Sioux Falls is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Sioux Falls total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sioux Falls Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Sioux Falls, SD Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Sioux Falls by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Sioux Falls across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Sioux Falls across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sioux Falls, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 153,293 (84.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Sioux Falls
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Sioux Falls is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Sioux Falls total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sioux Falls Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Sioux Falls, SD Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sioux Falls Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Sioux Falls, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Sioux Falls.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Sioux Falls, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,467 (49.52% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Sioux Falls
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Sioux Falls is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Sioux Falls total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sioux Falls Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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