Sioux Falls, South Dakota

About

Sioux Falls is a city located in the county of Minnehaha in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 132,793 and a population density of 675 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 157,584 inhabitants.

The city was created 168 years ago in 1855.

Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota with a population of around 157,000 residents in the metro area. It is located along the Big Sioux River in the southeastern part of the state near the borders with Iowa and Minnesota.

History

The area was inhabited by Native American tribes like the Dakota and Lakota before European settlers arrived in the mid-19th century. The first permanent settlement was established in 1856 and named after the waterfalls on the Big Sioux River.

Sioux Falls grew quickly during the late 1800s and early 1900s as the railroads expanded across the region. It became a center for agricultural processing and meatpacking.

Modern Economy and Attractions

Today, some of the major features of Sioux Falls include:

• Large healthcare systems like Sanford Health and Avera Health
• Food manufacturing like the Citibank processing plant
• The Empire Mall, the largest shopping center in the region
• The Falls Park and Recreation Area along the Big Sioux River
• Augustana University and The University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls provides amenities like museums, concerts, dining, and shopping while maintaining a friendly Midwest feel. The diversified economy makes it the economic hub of South Dakota.

Sioux Falls leveraged its location along the Big Sioux River to grow from frontier settlement to become the largest, most prosperous city in South Dakota. It's a regional economic center with a vibrant downtown and outdoor recreation.

Quick Facts about Sioux Falls

Downtown Sioux Falls 61 image

Geography

Sioux Falls is located at 43°32'60"N 96°42'1"W (43.5499700, -96.7003300).

Sioux Falls map

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People born in Sioux Falls, including politician William John Bulow, actress January Jones, composer George Botsford, .

List

• Jon Sundvold (American basketball player) he was born in 02/07/1961
• Michael E. Fossum (American astronaut) he was born in 19/12/1957
• Joe Foss (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1915-2003)) he was born in 17/04/1915
• Dallas Clark (American football player, tight end) he was born in 12/06/1979
• Christopher Cain (American film director) he was born in 29/10/1943
• Paul Fitzgibbon (American football player (1903-1975)) he was born in 21/03/1903
• Bob Stewart (American musician) he was born in 03/02/1945
• Tim Johnson (United States Senator from South Dakota) he was born in 28/12/1946
• Thomas Gullickson (Catholic bishop) he was born in 14/08/1950
• Joseph P. Farrell (American Alternative Historian, Generalist.) he was born in 01/01/1955
• George Barnes Grigsby (American politician) he was born in 02/12/1874
• Patrick Billingsley (American mathematician, educator, and stage and film actor (1925-2011)) he was born in 03/05/1925
• Jerry verDorn (actor) he was born in 23/11/1949
• John S. Detlie (American artist) he was born in 23/12/1908
• William Dougherty (Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota (1932-2010)) he was born in 06/04/1932
• Keith Olsen (American record producer and sound engineer) he was born in 12/05/1945
• Brian Cummings (voice actor) he was born in 04/03/1948
• Jason Brandt (American film producer) he was born in 30/12/1973