Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Minnehaha County: county in South Dakota, United States of America
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Minnehaha County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 169,468 and a population density of 80 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 196,659 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sioux Falls. The county was created 164 years ago in 1861.
County Snapshot
Minnehaha County at a glance
Minnehaha County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Dakota counties
66
Open related pagesLargest city
Sioux FallsPopulation 157,584
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Minnehaha County
| Population | 196,659 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 2107 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.6742,-96.7914 |
| Altitude | 1,506 feet / 459 meters |
| Capital | Sioux Falls |
| Establishment | January 01, 1862 |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 09:45:21 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Minnehaha County is located at 43°40'27"N 96°47'29"W (43.6741800, -96.7914400). It has 7 neighbors: Turner County, Lyon County, Rock County, Lake County, Lincoln County, McCook County and Moody County.
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The largest city of Minnehaha County is Sioux Falls with a population of 157,584. Other cities include, Brandon population 10,168, Crooks population 1,341, Baltic population 1,201 and Garretson population 1,147. See all Minnehaha County cities & populated places.
Minnehaha County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Minnehaha County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 157,584 | The largest city in South Dakota. |
| Brandon | 10,168 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Crooks | 1,341 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Baltic | 1,201 | City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States |
| Garretson | 1,147 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Hartford | 701 | City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States |
| Colton | 672 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Lyons | 618 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Dell Rapids | 553 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Valley Springs | 370 | Township in Minnehaha County, South Dakota |
| Humboldt | 342 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Sherman | 82 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
Official website of Minnehaha County
Official Website- Sioux Falls
Demographics
The population of Minnehaha County increased by 13.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 169,468 | - | census |
| 2011 | 171,452 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 174,766 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 177,981 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 180,822 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 183,439 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 186,268 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 189,538 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 190,992 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 193,134 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 196,659 | 1.79% | estimation process |
People born in Minnehaha County (3)
People born in Minnehaha County, including South Dakota, Politician Jack Billion, politician Hans Ustrud, Gilbert Riswold, .
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South Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 157,584 | The largest city in South Dakota. |
| Pennington County | 115,926 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Rapid City | 77,503 | The second most populous city in South Dakota. |
| Lincoln County | 63,019 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brown County | 38,738 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brookings County | 35,603 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Meade County | 28,588 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Codington County | 28,186 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Lawrence County | 26,221 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Yankton County | 22,742 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Watertown | 22,303 | City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Davison County | 19,812 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Beadle County | 18,513 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Hughes County | 17,336 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Union County | 16,192 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Mitchell | 15,697 | City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States |