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Sibley

Iowa · 2,762 residents (2025 est.) · 1.786 sq mi
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Sibley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,803
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,796 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,569 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,762 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sibley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,070
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,212
+79%since 2000
from $16,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+13%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,696)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(62)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(190)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,204)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(472)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other2.9%(80)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,235)
Diversity Score
44
+550%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sibley, Iowa?

Sibley, Iowa has about 2,803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sibley, Iowa?

The typical household in Sibley, Iowa earns about $55,070 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sibley, Iowa expensive?

In Sibley, Iowa, the median home is worth about $122,000, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Sibley, Iowa?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sibley, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sibley, Iowa?

About 23.5% of people in Sibley, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sibley, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sibley, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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