Sioux Falls

The City in Brief

Founded: 1870 (incorporated, 1889)

Head Official: Mayor Dave Munson (since 2002)

City Population

1990: 100,836

2000: 123,975

2003 estimate: 133,834

Percent change, 1990–2000: 22.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 223rd

U.S. rank in 1990: 194th

U.S. rank in 2000: 195th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 109,435

1990: 139,236

2000: 172,412

Percent change, 1990–2000: 23.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 270th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 180th

Area: 56.34 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 1,421 feet above sea level

Annual Average Temperature: 45.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 24.69 inches of rain, 38.1 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Wholesale and retail trade, services, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $21,374 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 4,189

Major Colleges and Universities: Augustana College; University of Sioux Falls

Daily Newspaper: Argus Leader