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Sioux Center

Iowa · 8,229 residents · 6.311 sq mi
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Sioux Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,580. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,700. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,229
+37%since 2000
from 6,002 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,304 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.4
+7%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Sioux Center
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,580
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,775 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,384
+74%since 2000
from $16,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(5,621)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(280)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(814)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(6,221)
Black0.7%(56)
Hispanic / Latino21%(1,728)
Asian1.1%(88)
Other1.4%(114)
Diversity Score47.6%(3,916)
Diversity Score
48
+251%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sioux Center, Iowa?

Sioux Center, Iowa has about 8,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sioux Center, Iowa earns about $76,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sioux Center, Iowa expensive?

In Sioux Center, Iowa, the median home is worth about $223,700, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Sioux Center, Iowa?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sioux Center, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sioux Center, Iowa?

About 5.1% of people in Sioux Center, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sioux Center, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sioux Center, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,155 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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