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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Sioux City

Nebraska · 11,925 residents · 6.299 sq mi
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South Sioux City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,493. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,100. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,925
+23%since 1990
from 9,677 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,893 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 1,536 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.7
−2%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024South Sioux City
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,493
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,165
+50%since 1990
from $10,804 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$521
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
59.3%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
40.7% rent
2.1
+15%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(8,939)
Black1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(574)
Asian0.9%(84)
Diversity Score29.2%(2,823)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(8,074)
Black0.8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(2,958)
Asian3.2%(378)
Diversity Score55%(6,564)
55
+89%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 12.5 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 South Sioux City, Nebraska?

South Sioux City, Nebraska has about 11,925 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Sioux City, Nebraska earns about $36,493 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 $76,100, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

About 12.7% 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 11.5% 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 2,248 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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