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Little Sioux

Iowa · 177 residents (2025 est.) · 0.375 sq mi
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Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $39,400. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−41%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
344 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
+37%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:177 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1111401691982271990201020202024Little Sioux
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,201
+14%since 2000
from $20,410 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+33%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
37.8%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(10)
Diversity Score24.8%(32)
Diversity Score
25
+2062%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 36.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+44.5 ptssince 2017
from 32.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Sioux, Iowa?

Little Sioux, Iowa has about 129 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Little Sioux, Iowa expensive?

In Little Sioux, Iowa, the median home is worth about $39,400.

How educated are people in Little Sioux, Iowa?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Little Sioux, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Sioux, Iowa?

About 25.6% of people in Little Sioux, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Sioux, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Sioux, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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