CensusEasy
CITY

South Sioux City

Nebraska · 14,158 residents (2025 est.) · 6.299 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Sioux City metro area
Compare
Notable rankings
#72Shortest commutesof 6,82612.2
The short version

South Sioux City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,223. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 16% 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 $174,700. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,907
+17%since 2000
from 11,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,208 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−1%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,158 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024South Sioux City
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,223
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,493 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,929
+79%since 2000
from $16,165 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−1%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Sioux City on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(8,074)
Black0.8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(2,958)
Asian3.2%(378)
Other0%
Diversity Score55%(6,564)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(3,695)
Black13.3%(1,844)
Hispanic / Latino52.8%(7,349)
Asian3.4%(466)
Other4%(553)
Diversity Score78.7%(10,950)
Diversity Score
79
+43%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
34.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 49.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 42.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to South Sioux City

Iona
Pop 13,631
Callaway
Pop 14,369
Smyrna
Pop 13,340
Myrtle Grove
Pop 15,595
Places similar to South Sioux City
Head to head

Compare South Sioux City to nearby cities

SOUTH SIOUX CITY VS
Sioux City
Income$68,906+1%
Home value$173,600−1%
Population86,356+510%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTH SIOUX CITY VS
Le Mars
Income$74,701+9%
Home value$219,200+25%
Population10,760−24%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTH SIOUX CITY VS
Vermillion
Income$50,456−26%
Home value$219,000+25%
Population11,720−17%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTH SIOUX CITY VS
Sioux Center
Income$92,983+36%
Home value$290,800+66%
Population8,864−37%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

South Sioux City, Nebraska has about 13,907 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

The typical household in South Sioux City, Nebraska earns about $68,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Sioux City, Nebraska expensive?

In South Sioux City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $174,700, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Sioux City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

About 12.2% of people in South Sioux City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Sioux City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, South Sioux City, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,230 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nebraska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare South Sioux City with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →