How Many Towns Are Officially Part of the Sioux Falls Metro?

Sioux Falls is growing at a faster rate than at any other time in its history. Whether you believe that to be a good or bad thing is up for debate, but it's undeniably becoming one of the power cities of the Upper Midwest.

Estimates vary, but the current population of the Sioux Falls metro ranges anywhere from 289,000 to 300,000 residents. But you may be surprised as to exactly how many surrounding communities are considered to be part of the metropolitan area.

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Which Cities Are Considered Part of the Sioux Empire Metro?

Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, and McCook are the four primary counties of the Sioux Empire. Believe it or not, at least 33 towns and communities are considered to be within the boundaries of the metro. These include:

1. Sioux Falls (Primary City)
2. Beresford
3. Brandon
4. Canton
5. Crooks
6. Dell Rapids
7. Garretson
8. Harrisburg
9. Harford
10. Lennox
11. Parker
12. Salem
13. Tea
14. Worthing
15. Baltic
16. Bridgewater
17. Canistota
18. Centerville
19. Colton
20. Humboldt
21. Marion
22. Valley Springs
23. Viborg
24. Chancellor
25. Davis
26. Dolton
27. Fairview
28. Hudson
29. Hurley
30. Irene (partial)
31. Monroe
32. Montrose
33. Sherman
34. Spencer

There are also a number of unincorporated communities that fall within the metro, including Rowena, Renner, and Corson.

The metro of Sioux Falls isn't expected to slow down any time soon, as it's predicted to have a population exceeding 430,000 by 2060. That will put it on par with such cities as Minneapolis, Oakland, and Miami.

Story Sources: Census Reporter Website, Sioux Falls Metro Area Wikipedia Page, Largest Cities in the U.S. Wikipedia Page