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Thursday, September 11, 2025

25.5% unemployed in Sioux Falls in 2017

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25.5 percent of Sioux Falls residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 31.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Sioux Falls population reached 131,990.

Out of 98,388 people who had a job, 145 were employed in the Armed Forces and 98,243 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Sioux Falls for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed33,60225.5
Employed98,38874.5
Employed in civilian labor force98,24374.4
Employed in armed forces1450.11

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