Sisseton is a city located in Roberts County South Dakota. Sisseton has a 2024 population of 2,400. Sisseton is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,471 in 2020.
The average household income in Sisseton is $55,219 with a poverty rate of 24.6%. The median age in Sisseton is 34.1 years: 34.3 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sisseton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,408 | 54.91% |
| White | 1,064 | 41.5% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 940 | 2.66 | 49 | 51 |
| Non Family | 388 | 1.15 | 34 | 66 |
| Married | 313 | 3.43 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 157 | 3.95 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 82 | 4.32 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 10.85% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 11.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 5.39% |
| High School Graduate | 537 | 34.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 361 | 23.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 763 | 686 | 189 |
| Native American | 716 | 588 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,119 | $68,000 | $35,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,556 | $0 | $54,250 |
| High School Graduate | $32,039 | $31,184 | $38,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,875 | $0 | $18,563 |
| Overall | $32,807 | $33,017 | $32,552 |
| Some College | $34,000 | $40,833 | $32,625 |
$32,807
Average Earnings
$33,017
Average Male
$32,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.44% of Sisseton residents speak only English, while 3.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,382 | 482 | 34.88% |
| White | 986 | 111 | 11.26% |
| Multiple | 60 | 13 | 21.67% |
| Other | 16 | 5 | 31.25% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 5 | 12.5% |
24.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.99%
Male Poverty Rate
25.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sisseton is Native, with 34.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sisseton is White, with 11.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 28.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.69% |
| High School | 17.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 56% |
| Female Employed | 14.95% |
| Male Employed | 9.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,895 | $68,214 |
| Households | $40,100 | $55,219 |
| Married Families | $87,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,318 | $35,924 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 10.08% |
| Native American | 55 | 6.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.24%
Born in Sisseton
99.8%
Native Born
0.2%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.8% of Sisseton residents were born in the United States, with 81.24% having been born in South Dakota. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,312 | -17 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 2,329 | -18 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 2,347 | -18 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 2,365 | -17 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 2,382 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 2,400 | -18 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 2,418 | 10 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 2,408 | -26 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 2,434 | -37 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 2,471 | 72 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2,399 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 2,403 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,396 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 2,392 | -16 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 2,408 | -30 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 2,438 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2,438 | -31 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 2,469 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,468 | 18 | 0.73% |
| 2010 | 2,450 | 0 | 0% |