Biggest sources of immigrants to Sioux Falls
Nearly 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years.
And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration.
Each era of immigration has been met with reductive ideas and resistance, whether the backlash was directed toward the Chinese, Irish, Italians, or Mexicans. Immigration laws have targeted specific groups at various times, stoking intolerance and preventing people from truly joining American society. Over time, however, as laws changed to be more equitable and immigrants found their footings, we have reaped the rewards of innovation in business, music, art, literature, dance, food, societal norms, entertainment, and sports—all while realizing a greater understanding of and respect for different cultures, religions, and ideas.
Stacker compiled a list of the countries most immigrants to Sioux Falls come from, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by highest number of foreign-born residents who lived in Sioux Falls as of 2019's five-year estimates.
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#30. Russia
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 110
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 391,641
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
- #22 most common country of origin
#29. Japan
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 114
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 345,140
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #29 most common country of origin
#28. United Kingdom
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 115
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 698,612
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.6%
- #14 most common country of origin
#27. Afghanistan
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 117
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.7%
National
- Number of residents: 101,548
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #59 most common country of origin
#26. Iraq
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 138
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 225,038
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.5%
- #38 most common country of origin
#25. Cambodia
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 141
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 151,066
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #46 most common country of origin
#24. Somalia
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 147
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.9%
National
- Number of residents: 98,966
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #60 most common country of origin
#23. Kenya
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 156
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 141,751
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #48 most common country of origin
#22. Egypt
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 158
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.0%
National
- Number of residents: 191,452
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #40 most common country of origin
#21. Uganda
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 226
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 31,366
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #105 most common country of origin
#20. Philippines
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 231
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.4%
National
- Number of residents: 1,983,939
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.5%
- #4 most common country of origin
#19. Laos
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 234
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 181,546
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.4%
- #42 most common country of origin
#18. China
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 244
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.5%
National
- Number of residents: 2,162,395
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.9%
- #3 most common country of origin
#17. Congo
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 267
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.7%
National
- Number of residents: 30,496
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #106 most common country of origin
#16. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 280
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 103,938
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #57 most common country of origin
#15. Ukraine
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 284
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
National
- Number of residents: 345,250
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.8%
- #28 most common country of origin
#14. South Korea
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 326
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.0%
National
- Number of residents: 1,044,634
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
- #9 most common country of origin
#13. Canada
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 328
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 808,566
- Percent of foreign born residents: 1.8%
- #11 most common country of origin
#12. Vietnam
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 338
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,336,988
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
- #6 most common country of origin
#11. Croatia
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 341
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.1%
National
- Number of residents: 37,176
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #97 most common country of origin
#10. Sudan
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 379
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.4%
National
- Number of residents: 46,716
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #87 most common country of origin
#9. Democratic Republic of Congo
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 396
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.5%
National
- Number of residents: 43,723
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #91 most common country of origin
#8. India
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 479
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.0%
National
- Number of residents: 2,561,906
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.8%
- #2 most common country of origin
#7. Eritrea
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 670
- Percent of foreign born residents: 4.2%
National
- Number of residents: 45,119
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.1%
- #90 most common country of origin
#6. El Salvador
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 812
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.1%
National
- Number of residents: 1,381,008
- Percent of foreign born residents: 3.1%
- #5 most common country of origin
#5. Nepal
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 829
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.2%
National
- Number of residents: 140,904
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.3%
- #49 most common country of origin
#4. Guatemala
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 872
- Percent of foreign born residents: 5.5%
National
- Number of residents: 979,098
- Percent of foreign born residents: 2.2%
- #10 most common country of origin
#3. Liberia
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,085
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.8%
National
- Number of residents: 87,991
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.2%
- #67 most common country of origin
#2. Mexico
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,089
- Percent of foreign born residents: 6.8%
National
- Number of residents: 11,250,541
- Percent of foreign born residents: 25.6%
- #1 most common country of origin
#1. Ethiopia
Sioux Falls, SD Metro Area
- Number of residents: 1,877
- Percent of foreign born residents: 11.8%
National
- Number of residents: 249,777
- Percent of foreign born residents: 0.6%
- #34 most common country of origin