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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sibley

Iowa · 2,796 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Sibley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,173. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $59,100. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,796
−1%since 1990
from 2,815 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,566 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,576 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+4%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sibley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,173
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,837 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,845
+29%since 1990
from $13,082 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
25.2% rent
1.8
+31%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,795)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0.6%(17)
Diversity Score2%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,696)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(62)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score6.8%(190)
7
+234%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 12.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sibley, Iowa?

Sibley, Iowa has about 2,796 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sibley, Iowa?

The typical household in Sibley, Iowa earns about $33,173 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 $59,100, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Sibley, Iowa?

About 15.0% 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 4.8% 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 19 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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