Sioux Center, IA

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2023 Population

8,335

1.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

29.3

6.39% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

1.81%

32.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$87,555

6.71% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$275,900

7.48% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,573

0.435% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sioux Center, IA had a population of 8.34k people with a median age of 29.3 and a median household income of $87,555. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sioux Center, IA grew from 8,227 to 8,335, a 1.31% increase and its median household income grew from $82,050 to $87,555, a 6.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux Center, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.7%), Other (Hispanic) (10.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.22%).

None of the households in Sioux Center, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.1% of the residents in Sioux Center, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux Center, IA are Dordt University (438 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Sioux Center, IA was $275,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Sioux Center, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux Center, IA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sioux Center, IA is home to a population of 8.34k people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.7% of Sioux Center, IA residents were born outside of the country (972 people).

In 2023, there were 7.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.64k people) in Sioux Center, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 904 Other (Hispanic) and 400 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.1%

2023 Citizenship

95.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.1% of Sioux Center, IA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux Center, IA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sioux Center, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux Center, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.64k ± 433
Other (Hispanic)
904 ± 398
White (Hispanic)
400 ± 381

16.9%

Hispanic Population

1.41k people

16.9% of the people in Sioux Center, IA are hispanic (1.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sioux Center, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

11.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

972 people

8.12%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

668 people

As of 2023, 11.7% of Sioux Center, IA residents (972 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux Center, IA was 8.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sioux Center, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
106 ± 84
Vietnam
79 ± 54
Gulf War (1990s)
32 ± 49

Sioux Center, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sioux Center, IA employs 4.57k people. The largest industries in Sioux Center, IA are Educational Services (820 people), Manufacturing (721 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (536 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($123,389), Utilities ($100,441), and Finance & Insurance ($80,391).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.57k

2023 Value

± 474

−0.435%

1 Year decline

± 15.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux Center, IA declined at a rate of −0.435%, from 4.59k employees to 4.57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux Center, IA, are Management Occupations (464 people), Production Occupations (463 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (441 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux Center, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.57k

2023 Value

± 474

−0.435%

1 Year decline

± 15.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux Center, IA declined at a rate of −0.435%, from 4.59k employees to 4.57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux Center, IA, are Educational Services (820 people), Manufacturing (721 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (536 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux Center, IA, though some of these residents may live in Sioux Center, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,557

Median earning men ± $4,322

$32,326

Median earning women ± $8,530

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($100,662), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,750), and Construction ($71,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($102,899), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,107), and Manufacturing ($44,395).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sioux Center, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Sioux Center, IA awarded 438 degrees. The student population of Sioux Center, IA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 883 male students and 978 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux Center, IA are White (378 and 92%), followed by Unknown (17 and 4.14%), Asian (7 and 1.7%), and Black or African American (4 and 0.973%).

The largest universities in Sioux Center, IA by number of degrees awarded are Dordt University (438 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sioux Center, IA are Elementary Education & Teaching (54 and 12.3%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (39 and 8.9%), and Curriculum & Instruction (30 and 6.85%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux Center, IA for private four year colleges is $34,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Sioux Center, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,861 (47.4% men and 52.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,861 students enrolled in Sioux Center, IA, 47.4% men and 52.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,486 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
54 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
19 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sioux Center, IA was Elementary Education & Teaching with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sioux Center, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Dordt University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

438 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dordt University with 438 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 217 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux Center, IA, which is 0.982 times less than the 221 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 378 degrees mean that there were 22.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,030) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.66% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (751k), Some college (564k), and Bachelors Degree (469k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux Center, IA was $275,900 in 2023, which is 0.909 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $256,700 to $275,900, a 7.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux Center, IA is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sioux Center, IA have an average commute time of 11.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux Center, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$275,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$23,188

$2,013

Median Property Taxes

±$271

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux Center, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sioux Center, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.8%

Homeownership

2023

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.8% of the housing units in Sioux Center, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sioux Center, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Sioux Center, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,555

Median Household Income

± $15,768

2.69k

Number of Households

± 379

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.69k households in Sioux Center, IA grew to $87,555 from the previous year's value of $82,050.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux Center, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sioux Center, IA is from Iowa.

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2022, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Worked At Home (14.1%)
Carpooled (4.62%)

In 2023, 76.8% of workers in Sioux Center, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.1%) and those who carpooled to work (4.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux Center, IA have a shorter commute time (11.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Sioux Center, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sioux Center, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sioux Center, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sioux Center, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

1.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux Center, IA (132 out of 7.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux Center, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.8% of the population of Sioux Center, IA has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 9.4% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sioux County, IA see 1208 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1889 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 704 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,208 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sioux County, IA

Primary care physicians in Sioux County, IA see an average of 1,208 patients per year. This represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sioux County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.3% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 29.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.16%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

13.7%

Medicaid

9.4%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.27%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux Center, IA grew by 35.3% from 3.81% to 5.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sioux Center, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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