Minnehaha County's 2026 population is estimated at 212,989, reflecting a 1.03% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Minnehaha County is the largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 169,964 and has grown 25.31% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36 years
Female: 36.5 years
Male: 35.6 years
There are 151,682 adults, (28,306 of whom are seniors) in Minnehaha County.
Female: 99,569 (49%)
Male: 103,720 (51%)
The racial composition of Minnehaha County includes 79.71% White, 6.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162,033 | 79.71% |
| Two or more races | 15,978 | 7.86% |
| Black or African American | 13,269 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 4,565 | 2.25% |
| Native American | 4,176 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 3,188 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.04% |
Minnehaha County 's average per capita income is $52,206. Household income levels show a median of $76,880. The poverty rate stands at 8.82%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $121,623 | $146,941 |
| Families | $104,994 | $127,810 |
| Households | $76,880 | $102,921 |
| Non Families | $49,537 | $64,751 |
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