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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Little Sioux

Iowa · 214 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Little Sioux has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

214
−1%vs 2000
vs 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
571 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−29%vs 2000
vs 42.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1111401691982271990201020202024Little Sioux
2024129
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,781
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2022
$6,400
−69%vs 2000
vs $20,410 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.1%
+12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$307
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $275 in 2000
US average: $450
85.0%
+5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
15.0% rent
1.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(4)
Diversity Score8.9%(19)
9
+678%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
−26%vs 2000
vs 36.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Sioux, Iowa?

Little Sioux, Iowa has about 214 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Little Sioux, Iowa?

The typical household in Little Sioux, Iowa earns about $15,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Sioux, Iowa expensive?

In Little Sioux, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $307 a month.

How educated are people in Little Sioux, Iowa?

About 3.9% 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 30.1% of people in Little Sioux, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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