Sisseton, SD Demographics

A map of Sisseton's Population by Race

Sisseton, South Dakota has an estimated population of 2,670, an increase from the 2,479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% Native American/Other, 39.3% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sisseton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sisseton has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sisseton, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sisseton is ranked the 32nd most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sisseton was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sisseton's White Population

1,049 residents of Sisseton, or 39.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sisseton is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Sisseton ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sisseton's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Sisseton's population has increased from 36.4% to 39.3%.

Sisseton is more White than neighboring Agency Village (1.2% White), Long Hollow (0% White), Peever (30.3% White), and Peever Flats (0% White). Sisseton is less White than neighboring Claire City (72% White).

Sisseton's Black Population

14 residents of Sisseton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sisseton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Sisseton ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sisseton's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Black residents' share of Sisseton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Sisseton is more Black than neighboring Long Hollow (0% Black), Peever (0% Black), Peever Flats (0% Black), and Claire City (0% Black). Sisseton is less Black than neighboring Agency Village (1.1% Black).

Sisseton's Asian Population

64 residents of Sisseton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sisseton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Sisseton ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sisseton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Asian residents' share of Sisseton's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.4%.

Sisseton is more Asian than neighboring Agency Village (0.8% Asian), Long Hollow (0% Asian), Peever (0% Asian), Peever Flats (0% Asian), and Claire City (0% Asian).

Sisseton's Hispanic Population

187 residents of Sisseton, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sisseton is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sisseton ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sisseton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sisseton's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.0%.

Sisseton is more Hispanic than neighboring Agency Village (1% Hispanic), Long Hollow (0% Hispanic), Peever (0% Hispanic), and Peever Flats (0% Hispanic). Sisseton is less Hispanic than neighboring Claire City (11.2% Hispanic).

Sisseton's Native American/Other Population

1,305 residents of Sisseton, or 48.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sisseton is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sisseton ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sisseton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sisseton's population has decreased from 51.6% to 48.9%.

Sisseton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long Hollow (43.8% Native American/Other), and Claire City (9.3% Native American/Other). Sisseton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Agency Village (82.9% Native American/Other), Peever (66.2% Native American/Other), and Peever Flats (100% Native American/Other).

Sisseton's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Sisseton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sisseton is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sisseton ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sisseton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sisseton's population has decreased from 7.4% to 1.9%.

Sisseton is more Multiracial than neighboring Peever Flats (0% Multiracial). Sisseton is less Multiracial than neighboring Agency Village (13% Multiracial), Long Hollow (56.3% Multiracial), Peever (3.4% Multiracial), and Claire City (7.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.