Sioux County, ND

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2020 Population

4,339

0.777% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

28.6

1.42% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

32.9%

13.9% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,893

7.59% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$83,300

0.597% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

1,368

8.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Sioux County, ND had a population of 4.34k people with a median age of 28.6 and a median household income of $41,893. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sioux County, ND declined from 4,373 to 4,339, a −0.777% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,939 to $41,893, a 7.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, ND are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (81.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), Other (Hispanic) (1.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.66%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.57%).

None of the households in Sioux County, ND 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.

100% of the residents in Sioux County, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux County, ND are Sitting Bull College (65 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Sioux County, ND was $83,300, and the homeownership rate was 48.7%. Most people in Sioux County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Sioux County, ND borders Adams County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Grant County, ND, Morton County, ND, and Corson County, SD.

United States North Dakota Bismarck, ND

Diversity

Sioux County, ND is home to a population of 4.34k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.0922% of Sioux County, ND residents were born outside of the country (4 people).

In 2020, there were 6.59 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.52k people) in Sioux County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 534 White (Non-Hispanic) and 78 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, ND

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.52k ± 33
White (Non-Hispanic)
534 ± 10
Other (Hispanic)
78 ± 62

4.91%

Hispanic Population

213 people

4.91% of the people in Sioux County, ND are hispanic (213 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.0922%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

0.16%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

As of 2020, 0.0922% of Sioux County, ND residents (4 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux County, ND was 0.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,869 ± 1,313 people
Philippines
2,835 ± 1,305 people
Liberia
2,461 ± 1,216 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 2,869 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 2,835 and Liberia with 2,461.

Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 100% of Sioux County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux County, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
66 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
27 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
24 ± 17

Sioux County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Dakota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,334. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Sioux County, ND employs 1.37k people. The largest industries in Sioux County, ND are Educational Services (283 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (274 people), and Public Administration (262 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,625), Transportation & Warehousing ($55,156), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,417).

Wages

Median Household Income

$41,893

2020 value

± $5,763

7.59%

1 Year Growth

± 15.9%

Households in Sioux County, ND have a median annual income of $41,893, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,939 in 2019, which represents a 7.59% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Sioux County, ND compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

$65,498

Average Male Salary in North Dakota

± $3,509

$48,334

Average Female Salary in North Dakota

± $2,577

In 2020, full-time male employees in North Dakota made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Dakota

White
$51,342 ± $2,191
Asian
$47,530 ± $17,581
Two or More Races
$41,189 ± $10,597

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Dakota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sioux County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.43

2019 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2020, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.241% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9408
Census Tract 9409

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sioux County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

32.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux County, ND (1.4k out of 4.27k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Native American
1,308 ± 117
Two Or More
54 ± 64
White
39 ± 35

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux County, ND is Native American, followed by Two Or More and White.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.37k

2020 Value

± 139

8.74%

1 Year growth

± 12.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sioux County, ND grew at a rate of 8.74%, from 1.26k employees to 1.37k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux County, ND, are Management Occupations (229 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (164 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (118 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux County, ND.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sioux County, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (229 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (164 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (118 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sioux County, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (8.31 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (3.62 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (3.16 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sioux County, ND, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($80,625), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($71,607), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($64,712).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.37k

2020 Value

± 139

8.74%

1 Year growth

± 12.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sioux County, ND grew at a rate of 8.74%, from 1.26k employees to 1.37k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux County, ND, are Educational Services (283 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (274 people), and Public Administration (262 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Sioux County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Sioux County, ND, by number of employees, are Educational Services (283 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (274 people), and Public Administration (262 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sioux County, ND has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (9.83 times higher than expected), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (9.29 times), and Public Administration (4.11 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sioux County, ND, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($100,625), Transportation & Warehousing ($55,156), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,417).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $62.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($10.4B) and Other ag prods. ($9.05B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Dakota.

$148B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$277B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

87.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $148B. This is expected to increase 87.3% to $277B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$17.1B
Texas
$16.8B
Illinois
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $17.1B, followed by Texas with $16.8B and Illinois and $16.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sioux County, ND went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 67.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21.8%), followed by Other (6.41%). The most partisan county was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Sioux County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (67.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (21.8%)
Republican Party
Other (6.41%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sioux County, ND went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 67.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21.8%), followed by Other (6.41%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sioux County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Dakota.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Sioux County, ND

67.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Dakota

Slope County, ND
89% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emmons County, ND
86.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Logan County, ND
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Dakota was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Dakota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North 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 North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Sioux County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Sioux County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

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

Education

In 2020, universities in Sioux County, ND awarded 65 degrees. The student population of Sioux County, ND is skewed towards women, with 71 male students and 158 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux County, ND are American Indian or Alaska Native (61 and 93.8%), followed by White (4 and 6.15%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Sioux County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Sitting Bull College (65 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sioux County, ND are General Business Administration & Management (11 and 16.9%), General Studies (10 and 15.4%), and Environmental Studies (6 and 9.23%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux County, ND for a public four year colleges is $3,600 for in-state students and $3,600 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
11 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
6 degree-majorss awarded
Teacher Assistant & Aides
5 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sioux County, ND was General Business Administration & Management with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sioux County, ND according to their major.

Universities

Sitting Bull College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

65 degrees awarded

$3,600

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Sioux County, ND institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sitting Bull College with 65 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux County, ND, which is 0.585 times less than the 41 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Sioux County, ND by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
61 degrees awarded
White
4 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Sioux County, ND was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 4 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux County, ND was $83,300 in 2020, which is 0.362 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $83,800 to $83,300, a 0.597% decrease. The homeownership rate in Sioux County, ND is 48.7%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Sioux County, ND have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$83,300

2020 Median

± $14,943

$83,800

2019 Median

± $12,245

In 2020, the median property value in Sioux County, ND declined from to $83,300 from the previous year's value of $83,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sioux County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux County, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the < $10k range.

Household Income

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

$41,893

Median Household Income

± $5,763

1.11k

Number of Households

± 113

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.11k households in Sioux County, ND grew to $41,893 from the previous year's value of $38,939.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux County, ND 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

None

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sioux County, ND distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

Rent vs Own

48.7%

2020 Homeownership

43.4%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 48.7% of the housing units in Sioux County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Sioux County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux County, ND have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Sioux County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (70.5%)
Carpooled (15.1%)
Walked (7.27%)

In 2020, 70.5% of workers in Sioux County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.1%) and those who walked to work (7.27%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

67% of the population of Sioux County, ND has health coverage, with 24.3% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 6.76% on Medicare, 7.6% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sioux County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.1%). Additionally, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.5%)

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Dakota

$4,410

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,461

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

33%

Uninsured

24.3%

Employer Coverage

27.2%

Medicaid

6.76%

Medicare

7.6%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux County, ND grew by 4.43% from 31.6% to 33%.

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