Sioux County, ND

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2021 Population

3,993

7.97% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

27.1

5.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

38.5%

17.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$39,755

5.1% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$83,500

0.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,109

18.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sioux County, ND had a population of 3.99k people with a median age of 27.1 and a median household income of $39,755. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sioux County, ND declined from 4,339 to 3,993, a −7.97% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,893 to $39,755, a −5.1% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, ND are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (85.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.401%), and White (Hispanic) (0.301%).

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 (54 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sioux County, ND was $83,500, and the homeownership rate was 45%.

Most people in Sioux County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 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

Population & Diversity

Sioux County, ND is home to a population of 3.99k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.025% of Sioux County, ND residents were born outside of the country (1 people).

In 2021, there were 7.83 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.41k people) in Sioux County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 435 White (Non-Hispanic) and 99 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Sioux County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux County, ND was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, ND

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.41k ± 52
White (Non-Hispanic)
435 ± 10
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
99 ± 44.1

1.1%

Hispanic Population

44 people

1.1% of the people in Sioux County, ND are hispanic (44 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

0.025%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1 people

0.0922%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2021, 0.025% of Sioux County, ND residents (1 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux County, ND was 0.0922%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
39 ± 20
Gulf War (1990s)
18 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
15 ± 16

Sioux County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sioux County, ND employs 1.11k people. The largest industries in Sioux County, ND are Educational Services (248 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (217 people), and Public Administration (212 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($80,729), Transportation & Warehousing ($57,708), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,333).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.11k

2021 Value

± 113

−18.9%

1 Year decline

± 17.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sioux County, ND declined at a rate of −18.9%, from 1.37k employees to 1.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux County, ND, are Management Occupations (200 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (102 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (95 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux County, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.11k

2021 Value

± 113

−18.9%

1 Year decline

± 17.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sioux County, ND declined at a rate of −18.9%, from 1.37k employees to 1.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux County, ND, are Educational Services (248 people), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (217 people), and Public Administration (212 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,391

Median earning men ± $5,715

$34,740

Median earning women ± $2,730

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,917), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,667), and Public Administration ($47,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,458), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,500), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($35,200).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

11
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
8
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
8
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.2k
Retail Trade
$621
Other Services, Except Public Administration
$435
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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

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 $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B 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

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

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%).

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 Elections

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Sioux County, ND awarded 54 degrees. The student population of Sioux County, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 86 male students and 170 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux County, ND are American Indian or Alaska Native (51 and 94.4%), followed by White (2 and 3.7%), Black or African American (1 and 1.85%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Sioux County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Sitting Bull College (54 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sioux County, ND are General Business Administration & Management (15 and 27.8%), General Human Services (6 and 11.1%), and General Studies (4 and 7.41%).

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.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 256 students enrolled in Sioux County, ND, 33.6% men and 66.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 226 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Teacher Assistant & Aides
3 degree-majors awarded
General Human Services
6 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sioux County, ND was Teacher Assistant & Aides with 3 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

Gender

Race

Sitting Bull College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

54 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sitting Bull College with 54 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 16 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux County, ND, which is 0.421 times less than the 38 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 51 degrees mean that there were 25.5 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($410) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

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 County, ND was $83,500 in 2021, which is 0.341 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $83,300 to $83,500, a 0.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux County, ND is 45%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sioux County, ND have an average commute time of 16.2 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.

In 2022, 21.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sioux County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.78%.

Housing

Property

$83,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$20,481

$477

Median Property Taxes

±$59

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 County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

45%

Homeownership

2021

77.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45% of the housing units in Sioux County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.7%.

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

Equity

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).

Household Income

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

$39,755

Median Household Income

± $3,947

1.06k

Number of Households

± 102

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.06k households in Sioux County, ND declined from $39,755 from the previous year's value of $41,893.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Walked (8.08%)

In 2021, 76% of workers in Sioux County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who walked to work (8.08%).

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

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux County, ND have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.974% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 21.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sioux County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.78%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

38.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux County, ND (1.51k out of 3.93k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 32.9% of the children was living in poverty in Sioux County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 11.3 in Sioux County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 11.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

66.8% of the population of Sioux County, ND has health coverage, with 21.7% on employee plans, 31.9% on Medicaid, 6.34% on Medicare, 6.01% on non-group plans, and 0.808% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 39% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.03% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

33.2%

Uninsured

21.7%

Employer Coverage

31.9%

Medicaid

6.34%

Medicare

6.01%

Non-Group

0.808%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux County, ND grew by 0.872% from 33% to 33.2%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Sioux County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sioux County, ND.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 48.6% in Sioux County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sioux County, ND.

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