Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population
144,007
3.42% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
36.2
0.277% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
12.3%
1.06% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$72,027
4.29% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$179,100
9.41% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
71,863
3.88% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sioux City, IA-NE-SD had a population of 144k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $72,027. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD declined from 149,113 to 144,007, a −3.42% decrease and its median household income grew from $69,065 to $72,027, a 4.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (8.42%), Other (Hispanic) (5.65%), White (Hispanic) (5.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.59%).

None of the households in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 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.

94% of the residents in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are Western Iowa Tech Community College (1,768 degrees awarded in 2023), Morningside University (600 degrees), and Briar Cliff University (212 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was $179,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was 2 cars per household.

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD borders Sioux Falls, SD and Vermillion, SD.

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Population & Diversity

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is home to a population of 144k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2023, 11% of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD residents were born outside of the country (15.8k people).

In 2023, there were 7.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.6k people) in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 8.14k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94%
2023 Citizenship
94.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94% of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was 94.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    96.6k ± 366
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    12.1k ± 1.18k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    8.14k ± 950
20.1%
Hispanic Population
29k people

In 2023, there were 7.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.6k people) in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 8.14k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

20.1% of the people in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are hispanic (29k people).

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Iowa.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    93,194 ± 7,437 people
  2. Guatemala
    21,629 ± 3,604 people
  3. India
    19,425 ± 3,416 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 93,194 Iowa residents, followed by Guatemala with 21,629 and India with 19,425.

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Foreign-Born Population

11%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
15.8k people
10.6%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
15.8k people

As of 2023, 11% of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD residents (15.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,443 ± 277
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,405 ± 279
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,062 ± 310

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD employs 71.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD were Manufacturing (14,106 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,772 people), and Retail Trade (7,548 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($80,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,763), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,838).

Employment

Occupations

71.9k
2023 Value
± 2,112
−3.88%
1 Year decline
± 4.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD declined at a rate of −3.88%, from 74.8k employees to 71.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, are Production Occupations (9,185 people), Management Occupations (7,886 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,767 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.9k
2023 Value
± 2,112
−3.88%
1 Year decline
± 4.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD declined at a rate of −3.88%, from 74.8k employees to 71.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, are Manufacturing (14,106 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (9,772 people), and Retail Trade (7,548 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, though some of these residents may live in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,949
Median earning men ± $1,595
$37,268
Median earning women ± $1,214

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,354), Public Administration ($75,515), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,840).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($57,475), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,387), and Wholesale Trade ($45,635).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 244
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 198
    Construction
  3. 179
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $924k
    Manufacturing
  2. $618k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $288k
    Wholesale Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.668%).

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts, John Thune, and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa and Nebraska is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (57.9%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.2%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.668%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 57.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.668%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Deb Fischer
Senator from Nebraska1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Senator from Nebraska2
Assumed office on January 12, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.
John Thune
Senator from South Dakota3
Assumed office on January 3, 2005
Mike Rounds
Senator from South Dakota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Pete Ricketts, John Thune, and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

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, Nebraska, and South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa and Nebraska

Iowa and Nebraska is currently represented by 7 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 and Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD awarded 2,691 degrees. The student population of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,187 male students and 5,218 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are White (1,735 and 68.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (510 and 20.1%), Black or African American (73 and 2.87%), and Two or More Races (70 and 2.75%).

The largest universities in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD by number of degrees awarded are Western Iowa Tech Community College (1,768 and 65.7%), Morningside University (600 and 22.3%), and Briar Cliff University (212 and 7.88%).

The most popular majors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (363 and 13.5%), Registered Nursing (191 and 7.1%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (186 and 6.91%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD for private four year colleges is $33,369.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 8,405 (37.9% men and 62.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 8,405 students enrolled in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, 37.9% men and 62.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,356 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
    363 degrees awarded
  2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    122 degrees awarded
  3. Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
    90 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 363 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Western Iowa Tech Community College
    1,768 degrees awarded
  2. Morningside University
    600 degrees awarded
  3. Briar Cliff University
    212 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Iowa Tech Community College with 1,768 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,057 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, which is 0.647 times less than the 1,634 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,735 degrees mean that there were 3.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 510 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,369) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,253) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.842% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.819% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.34M), Some college (1.06M), and Bachelors Degree (931k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was $179,100 in 2023, which is 0.59 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $179,100, a 9.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 68.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$179,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,268
$37,507
Median Property Taxes
±$1,295

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 City, IA-NE-SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

68.3%
Homeownership
2023
63.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.3% of the housing units in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$72,027
Median Household Income
± $2,188
54.9k
Number of Households
± 1,702

In 2023, the median household income of the 54.9k households in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD grew to $72,027 from the previous year's value of $69,065.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is from Iowa.
0.443
2023 Wage GINI in Iowa
0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2023, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.201% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.9%)
  2. Carpooled (10.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.71%)

In 2023, 79.9% of workers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (5.71%).

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.

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Commute Time

17.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD (17.3k out of 141k 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 Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 503 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,385 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 2.06% increase from the previous year (1,357 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.52%
Uninsured
48.7%
Employer Coverage
19.6%
Medicaid
11.8%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
1.2%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD declined by 2.46% from 6.69% to 6.52%.

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