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South Sioux City

Nebraska · 13,353 residents · 6.299 sq mi
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South Sioux City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,900. 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
13,353
+12%since 2000
from 11,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,120 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.5
−1%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024South Sioux City
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,457
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,490
+8%since 2000
from $16,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(5,816)
Black4.6%(610)
Hispanic / Latino45.3%(6,047)
Asian2.8%(375)
Other3.2%(433)
Diversity Score74.6%(9,964)
Diversity Score
75
+36%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+63%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
25.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

South Sioux City, Nebraska has about 13,353 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Sioux City, Nebraska earns about $40,457 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 $94,900, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in South Sioux City, Nebraska?

About 9.8% 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 17.8% 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 3,676 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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