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.
18.8% Hispanic · #1 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Beadle County, South Dakota
Huron is a city in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 12,592 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beadle County. Huron was the home of now-defunct Huron University. The Huron Plainsman, also referred to as the Plainsman, is the newspaper. The first settlement at Huron was made in 1880. The city was named after the Huron Indians. It is currently the ninth largest city in South Dakota, but it once was the fourth. Huron was in the running for capital of South Dakota but lost out to Pierre due to Pierres positioning.
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8.2% Hispanic · #2 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Pennington County, South Dakota
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6.5% Hispanic · #3 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Sioux Falls is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Dakota and the 145th-most populous city in the United States. It is the county seat of Minnehaha County. and also extends into Lincoln County to the south. It is the 47th fastest-growing city in the United States and the fastest-growing metro area in South Dakota, with a population increase of 22% between 2000 and 2010.
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6.5% Hispanic · #4 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton is a city in, and the county seat of, Yankton County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 14,454 at the 2010 census. Yankton is the principal city of the Yankton Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the entirety of Yankton County, and which had an estimated population of 22,702 as of July 1, 2015.
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6.1% Hispanic · #5 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Pennington County, South Dakota
Rapid City is the second most populous city in South Dakota and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek, on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Known as the “Gateway to the Black Hills” and the “City of Presidents”, it is split by a low mountain ridge that divides the western and eastern parts of the city. Ellsworth Air Force Base is located on the outskirts of the city. Camp Rapid, a part of the South Dakota Army National Guard, is located in the western part of the city. The historic “Old West” town of Deadwood is nearby. In the neighboring Black Hills are the popular tourist attractions of Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave National Park.
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5.6% Hispanic · #6 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Davison County, South Dakota
Mitchell is the county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 15,254 at the 2010 census.
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5.6% Hispanic · #7 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Brandon is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States and is the largest suburb of Sioux Falls. Brandon is located five miles east of Sioux Falls. The population was estimated at 9,923 by the United States Census Bureau on July 1, 2016, which was up from 8,785 at the 2010 census.
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5.5% Hispanic · #8 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Brown County, South Dakota
Aberdeen is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles northeast of Pierre. The city population was 26,091 at the 2010 census, making it the third most populous city in the state after Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Aberdeen is the principal city of the Aberdeen Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Brown and Edmunds counties and has a population of 40,602 in 2010. Aberdeen is considered a college town, being the home of both Northern State University and Presentation College.
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5.2% Hispanic · #9 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Butte County, South Dakota
Belle Fourche is a city in and the county seat of Butte County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 5,594 at the 2010 census.
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4.3% Hispanic · #10 most Hispanic in South Dakota
Located in
Lake County, South Dakota
Madison is a city in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6,474 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Lake County and is home to Dakota State University.
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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 percentage being more Hispanic or Latino. 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.
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Cities In South Dakota By Hispanic Population
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| Rank | City | Population | Hispanic Population | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huron | 14,385 | 2,699 | 18.8% |
| 2 | Box Elder | 12,902 | 1,061 | 8.2% |
| 3 | Sioux Falls | 201,469 | 13,114 | 6.5% |
| 4 | Yankton | 15,540 | 1,010 | 6.5% |
| 5 | Rapid City | 77,946 | 4,745 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Mitchell | 15,649 | 881 | 5.6% |
| 7 | Brandon | 10,996 | 611 | 5.6% |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 28,189 | 1,563 | 5.5% |
| 9 | Belle Fourche | 5,804 | 301 | 5.2% |
| 10 | Madison | 6,094 | 264 | 4.3% |
| 11 | Brookings | 23,948 | 999 | 4.2% |
| 12 | Pierre | 13,948 | 559 | 4.0% |
| 13 | Spearfish | 12,930 | 500 | 3.9% |
| 14 | Vermillion | 11,878 | 426 | 3.6% |
| 15 | Sturgis | 7,086 | 212 | 3.0% |
| 16 | Watertown | 23,044 | 675 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 16 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
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. Not sold on South Dakota? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Most Hispanic Cities In South Dakota FAQs
What is the most Hispanic city in South Dakota?
Huron is the most Hispanic or Latino city in South Dakota for 2026, at 18.8% of residents. Box Elder and Sioux Falls are next.
What cities in South Dakota have the highest Hispanic population?
The South Dakota cities with the highest Hispanic and Latino population shares are Huron, Box Elder, Sioux Falls, Yankton, Rapid City, Mitchell, Brandon, Aberdeen, Belle Fourche, and Madison. We ranked all 16 places with more than 5,000 residents.
What percent of Huron is Hispanic?
Hispanic and Latino residents make up 18.8% of Huron, the highest share of the 16 South Dakota places we measured. The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
What is the least Hispanic city in South Dakota?
Watertown is the least Hispanic or Latino city in South Dakota, at 2.9%. It sits at the opposite end of the same ranking.
Where does this data come from?
Every share is calculated from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020-2024), based on residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race. We rank each South Dakota place with more than 5,000 residents.
