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Sibley

Iowa · 2,798 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Sibley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $72,200. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,798
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,796 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,567 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+3%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sibley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,824
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,128
+49%since 2000
from $16,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−12%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,442)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(320)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0.7%(19)
Diversity Score28.2%(789)
Diversity Score
28
+316%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sibley, Iowa?

Sibley, Iowa has about 2,798 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sibley, Iowa?

The typical household in Sibley, Iowa earns about $45,824 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 $72,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Sibley, Iowa?

About 21.6% 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 8.3% 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 17 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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