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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sisseton

South Dakota · 2,572 residents · 1.591 sq mi
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Sisseton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,698. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value is $45,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,572
+22%since 1990
from 2,101 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,617 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 1,321 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
−19%since 1990
from 44.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sisseton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,698
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,713 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,019
+58%since 1990
from $8,861 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$328
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
55.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.5% in 1990
44.6% rent
1.7
−7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,710)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(815)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,436)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(28)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score6.3%(162)
6
−84%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+17.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 11.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sisseton, South Dakota?

Sisseton, South Dakota has about 2,572 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sisseton, South Dakota?

The typical household in Sisseton, South Dakota earns about $26,698 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sisseton, South Dakota expensive?

In Sisseton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $45,900, and the typical rent is about $328 a month.

How educated are people in Sisseton, South Dakota?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sisseton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sisseton, South Dakota?

About 18.4% of people in Sisseton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sisseton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sisseton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 471 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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