LOCAL ECONOMY
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to enjoy a diverse, vibrant economy.
- No personal income tax
- No corporate income tax
- One of America’s best small cities for business and careers. (Forbes, 5/2003)
- 2003 City Population: 134,600 (Source: City Planning Office, January, 2003) (grew 23% during census decade 1990 – 2000)
- New job growth: More than 15,000 new jobs were created in the Sioux Falls MSA. (From 1994 to 2001)
(Source: Sioux Falls Development Foundation)
- Median age of residents: 33 (U.S. Census 2000 – City of Sioux Falls)
Industry employment:
Sioux Falls MSA Non-farm wage and Salary Worker Levels. |
| TOTAL |
117,300 |
| Natural Resources, Mining & Construction |
6,200 |
| Manufacturing |
11,400 |
| Wholesale Trade |
5,900 |
| Retail Trade |
16,100 |
| Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities |
4,200 |
| Information |
2,600 |
| Financial Activities |
14,600 |
| Professional & Business Services |
8,700 |
| Educational & Health Services |
20,700 |
| Leisure & Hospitality |
11,200 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) |
5,200 |
| Government |
10,500 |
| Source: South Dakota Department of Labor - Labor Bulletin 4/03 |
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