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Sisseton

South Dakota · 2,479 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 $38,516. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,479
−4%since 2000
from 2,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,558 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
−1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sisseton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,516
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,698 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,224
+59%since 2000
from $14,019 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,436)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(28)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(162)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(902)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(92)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other49.4%(1,225)
Diversity Score67.1%(1,664)
Diversity Score
67
+963%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.9%
−48.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sisseton, South Dakota?

Sisseton, South Dakota has about 2,479 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sisseton, South Dakota earns about $38,516 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Sisseton, South Dakota?

About 17.6% 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 20.0% 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 378 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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