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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Sioux City

Nebraska · 9,677 residents · 6.299 sq mi
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South Sioux City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,292. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,248 residents. Median home value is $44,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,677
−19%vs 2000
vs 11,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,536 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 30.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,292
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,493 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,804
−33%vs 2000
vs $16,165 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$44,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$358
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $521 in 2000
US average: $450
62.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.3% in 2000
37.3% rent
1.8
−13%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(8,939)
Black1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(574)
Asian0.9%(84)
Other5.7%(554)
Diversity Score29.2%(2,823)
29
−47%vs 2000
vs 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

South Sioux City, Nebraska has about 9,677 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Sioux City, Nebraska earns about $24,292 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 $44,000, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

About 13.2% 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 11.2% of people in South Sioux City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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