Most Hispanic/Latino cities in South Dakota research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze South Dakota’s most recent Census data to determine the most Hispanic/Latino cities based on the percentage of Hispanic/Latino residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Hispanic/Latino city in South Dakota is Huron, based on the most recent Census data.
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Huron is 18.76% Hispanic/Latino.
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The least Hispanic/Latino city in South Dakota is Watertown.
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Watertown is 2.93% Hispanic/Latino.
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South Dakota is 4.8% Hispanic/Latino.
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South Dakota is the 42nd most Hispanic/Latino state in the United States.
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The 10 Cities In South Dakota With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2026
What’s the city in South Dakota with the largest Hispanic/Latino population? Huron took the number one overall spot for the largest Hispanic population in South Dakota for 2026.
Continue below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where South Dakota ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in South Dakota or the safest places in South Dakota.
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Population: 14,385
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,699
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.76%
More on Huron: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 12,902
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,061
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.22%
More on Box Elder: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 201,469
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 13,114
% Hispanic/Latino: 6.51%
More on Sioux Falls: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 15,540
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,010
% Hispanic/Latino: 6.5%
More on Yankton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 77,946
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,745
% Hispanic/Latino: 6.09%
More on Rapid City: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 15,649
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 881
% Hispanic/Latino: 5.63%
More on Mitchell: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 10,996
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 611
% Hispanic/Latino: 5.56%
More on Brandon: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 28,189
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,563
% Hispanic/Latino: 5.54%
More on Aberdeen: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 5,804
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 301
% Hispanic/Latino: 5.19%
More on Belle Fourche: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
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Population: 6,094
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 264
% Hispanic/Latino: 4.33%
More on Madison: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In South Dakota With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2026
We used Saturday Night Science to compare data on race from the US Census for every city in South Dakota.
South Dakota’s most recently available data comes from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to places in South Dakota with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 16 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents in each South Dakota city. The percentages ranked from 18.8% to 2.9%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Hispanic or Latino population, with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Huron was the most Hispanic or Latino, while Watertown was the least Hispanic or Latino city.
We updated this article for 2026. This article represents our eleventh time ranking the cities in South Dakota with the largest Hispanic/Latino population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in South Dakota ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across South Dakota
According to the most recent data, this is an accurate list if you’re looking for a breakdown of Latino populations for each place across South Dakota.
The most Hispanic/Latino cities in South Dakota are Huron, Box Elder, Sioux Falls, Yankton, Rapid City, Mitchell, Brandon, Aberdeen, Belle Fourche, and Madison.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in South Dakota:
- Watertown
- Sturgis
- Vermillion
For more South Dakota reading, check out:
- Best Places To Live In South Dakota
- Safest Places In South Dakota
- Best Places To Retire In South Dakota
Most Hispanic Cities In South Dakota
| Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Pop. | % Hispanic |
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| 1 | Huron | 14,385 | 2,699 | 18.76% |
| 2 | Box Elder | 12,902 | 1,061 | 8.22% |
| 3 | Sioux Falls | 201,469 | 13,114 | 6.51% |
| 4 | Yankton | 15,540 | 1,010 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Rapid City | 77,946 | 4,745 | 6.09% |
| 6 | Mitchell | 15,649 | 881 | 5.63% |
| 7 | Brandon | 10,996 | 611 | 5.56% |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 28,189 | 1,563 | 5.54% |
| 9 | Belle Fourche | 5,804 | 301 | 5.19% |
| 10 | Madison | 6,094 | 264 | 4.33% |
| 11 | Brookings | 23,948 | 999 | 4.17% |
| 12 | Pierre | 13,948 | 559 | 4.01% |
| 13 | Spearfish | 12,930 | 500 | 3.87% |
| 14 | Vermillion | 11,878 | 426 | 3.59% |
| 15 | Sturgis | 7,086 | 212 | 2.99% |
| 16 | Watertown | 23,044 | 675 | 2.93% |