Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

144,682

2024 Poverty Rate

12.7%

3.05% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$75,192

4.39% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$193,100

7.82% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

72,258

0.55% 1-year growth

About

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.

93.4% 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 (1,718 degrees awarded in 2024), Morningside University (592 degrees), and Briar Cliff University (248 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was $193,100, 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 17.4 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.

United States Iowa Nebraska South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is home to a population of 145k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.7% of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD residents were born outside of the country (16.9k people).

In 2024, there were 6.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.4k people) in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 9.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2024 Citizenship

94%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.4% of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.4k ± 421
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.31k
Other (Hispanic)
9.1k ± 969

20.7%

Hispanic Population

30k people

20.7% of the people in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are hispanic (30k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,564 ± 7,530 people
Guatemala
24,794 ± 3,858 people
India
20,378 ± 3,499 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 95,564 Iowa residents, followed by Guatemala with 24,794 and India with 20,378.

Foreign-Born Population

11.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

As of 2024, 11.7% of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD residents (16.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,313 ± 294
Gulf War (2001-)
1,334 ± 240
Gulf War (1990s)
1,050 ± 304

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD.

Health

92.8% of the population of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.16%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD grew by 9.69% from 6.52% to 7.16%.

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

Economy

The economy of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD employs 72.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD were Manufacturing (14,335 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,060 people), and Retail Trade (7,892 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($100,063), Public Administration ($71,993), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,216).

Employment

Occupations

72.3k

2024 Value

± 2,099

0.55%

1 Year growth

± 4.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD grew at a rate of 0.55%, from 71.9k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, are Production Occupations (9,417 people), Management Occupations (8,290 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,443 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

72.3k

2024 Value

± 2,099

0.55%

1 Year growth

± 4.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD grew at a rate of 0.55%, from 71.9k employees to 72.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, are Manufacturing (14,335 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,060 people), and Retail Trade (7,892 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,929

Median earning men ± $1,386

$39,372

Median earning women ± $1,550

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($88,131), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,520), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,294).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,738), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,438), and Wholesale Trade ($46,410).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

244
Other Services (except Public Administration)
198
Construction
179
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$924k
Manufacturing
$618k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$288k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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, Nebraska, and South Dakota is currently represented by 8 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 City, IA-NE-SD. Showing the available data for Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.2%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.668%)
Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Pete Ricketts

Senator from Nebraska

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 Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD awarded 2,675 degrees. The student population of Sioux City, IA-NE-SD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,402 male students and 5,326 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are White (1,609 and 65.6%), Hispanic or Latino (494 and 20.1%), Black or African American (107 and 4.36%), and Two or More Races (97 and 3.95%).

The largest universities in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD by number of degrees awarded are Western Iowa Tech Community College (1,718 and 64.2%), Morningside University (592 and 22.1%), and Briar Cliff University (248 and 9.27%).

The most popular majors in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (435 and 16.3%), Registered Nursing (195 and 7.29%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (143 and 5.35%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $34,230.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,728 (39% men and 61% 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 2024 there were 8,728 students enrolled in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, 39% men and 61% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,199 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
435 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
127 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
64 degrees awarded

In 2024, 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 435 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Iowa Tech Community College
1,718 degrees awarded
Morningside University
592 degrees awarded
Briar Cliff University
248 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Iowa Tech Community College with 1,718 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 943 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, which is 0.544 times less than the 1,732 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,609 degrees mean that there were 3.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 494 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 ($34,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,502) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD was $193,100 in 2024, which is 0.58 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $179,100 to $193,100, a 7.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 68.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD have an average commute time of 17.4 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

$193,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,447

$37,864

Median Property Taxes

±$1,311

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.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2024

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 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%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$75,192

Median Household Income

± $2,368

55.5k

Number of Households

± 1,808

In 2024, the median household income of the 55.5k households in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD grew to $75,192 from the previous year's value of $72,027.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD 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 City, IA-NE-SD is from Iowa.

0.44

2024 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.443

2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.684% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (5.78%)

In 2024, 79.3% of workers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (5.78%).

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

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD (17.9k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.