18-758: Dell Rapids is a city in Minnehaha County , South Dakota , United States. The population was 3,996 at the 2020 census . It is known as "The Little City with the Big Attractions." The city took its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River , which were likened to the local rapids on the Big Sioux River. Dell Rapids was originally named Dell City, but was renamed after the rapids of the Big Sioux River . After
36-433: A family was $ 64,645. Males had a median income of $ 40,187 versus $ 31,517 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,392. About 6.9% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. Minnehaha is somewhat conservative for an urban county. Only four Democratic presidential candidates in five different elections have carried
54-502: A fire broke out on the main street and burned most of the town, it was rebuilt out of Sioux Quartzite , a common rock in the area. The Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad built a railroad into the area, reaching Dell Rapids from Egan in 1881. Two large Sioux Quartzite quarries owned by LG Everist are operated via this rail line, which is now operated by LG's subsidiary, the D&;I Railroad . The community celebrates its heritage with
72-558: A middle school, and an elementary school. The Public School District's mascot is the Quarriers, named after the large Sioux Quartzite rock quarries that are also in Dell Rapids. St. Mary's school also includes St. Mary High School , a junior high school, and elementary school. The St. Mary School District's mascot is the Cardinals. Minnehaha County, South Dakota Minnehaha County
90-558: Is a county on the eastern border of the state of South Dakota . As of the 2020 census , the population was 197,214, making it the state's most populous county . It contains over 20% of the state's population. Its county seat is Sioux Falls , South Dakota's most populous city . The county was created in 1862 and organized in 1868. Its name was derived from the Sioux word Mnihaha, meaning "rapid water," or "waterfall" (often incorrectly translated as "laughing water"). Minnehaha County
108-601: Is part of the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area , the state's largest. Minnehaha County lies on the east side of South Dakota. Its eastern boundary abuts Minnesota as well as the northern and western boundaries of Iowa . The Big Sioux River flows south-southeast through the east central part of the county. Its terrain consists of rolling hills, devoted to agriculture except around built-up areas, and dotted with lakes and ponds in its western portion. Its terrain generally slopes southward, and
126-471: The 2010 census there were 3,633 people, 1,388 households, and 973 families living in the city. The population density was 1,789.7 inhabitants per square mile (691.0/km). There were 1,495 housing units at an average density of 736.5 per square mile (284.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%. Of
144-399: The 1,388 households 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.1% of households were one person and 11.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size
162-406: The age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.3% were non-families, and 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 34.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 51,799 and the median income for
180-570: The annual "Quarry Days" in July, and in June, the city hosts "Cootie Days", where rides and games are set up and available in the city's park. Dell Rapids is located along the Big Sioux River . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 2.09 square miles (5.41 km), of which 2.03 square miles (5.26 km) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km) is water. At
198-523: The city was 98.69% White, 0.13% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population. Of the 1,127 households 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.0% of households were one person and 13.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
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#1732863180997216-530: The county since 1940, and in only two of those elections the Democrat obtained a majority of the county's vote. In the South Dakota Legislature, Sioux Falls falls into Districts 9-15, with each district electing two Representatives and one Senator. Only two out of seven districts ( 10th and 15th ) are represented by Democrats. School districts in the county include: Various rural schools operated in
234-445: The county was 88.1% white, 3.8% Black or African American, 2.5% American Indian, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.8% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 43.8% were German , 17.7% were Norwegian , 11.6% were Irish , 6.8% were Dutch , 6.3% were English , and 3.2% were American . Of the 67,028 households, 32.7% had children under
252-412: The county. The population density was 244.4 inhabitants per square mile (94.4/km ). There were 83,717 housing units. As of the 2010 census , there were 169,468 people, 67,028 households, and 42,052 families in the county. The population density was 210.0 inhabitants per square mile (81.1/km ). There were 71,557 housing units at an average density of 88.7 per square mile (34.2/km ). The racial makeup of
270-443: The east and west edges slope to the river valley through the center of the county. Its highest point is in the northwest corner, at 1,752 ft (534 m) ASL. Minnehaha County has an area of 814 square miles (2,110 km ), of which 807 square miles (2,090 km ) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km ) (0.8%) is water. As of the 2020 census , there were 197,214 people, 78,715 households, and 48,690 families residing in
288-487: Was $ 49,536. Males had a median income of $ 31,867 versus $ 24,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,731. About 1.9% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. Dell Rapids is home to two separate school systems: the Dell Rapids public school system and St. Mary's, a private Catholic parochial school. The public school system includes Dell Rapids High School ,
306-423: Was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09. The age distribution was 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $ 42,572, and the median family income
324-561: Was 3.10. The median age was 34.8 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female. At the 2000 census , there were 2,980 people, 1,127 households, and 793 families living in the city. The population density was 1,519.9 inhabitants per square mile (586.8/km). There were 1,181 housing units at an average density of 602.3 per square mile (232.5/km). The racial makeup of
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