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North Sioux City

South Dakota · 3,036 residents (2025 est.) · 2.681 sq mi
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North Sioux City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,908. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $269,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,045
+33%since 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,136 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 853 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+9%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,036 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024North Sioux City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,908
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,107
+101%since 2000
from $21,416 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+3%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,800
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+95%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,145)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(57)
Asian1%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(235)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,416)
Black4.5%(137)
Hispanic / Latino7%(212)
Asian3.2%(96)
Other6%(184)
Diversity Score44.9%(1,366)
Diversity Score
45
+337%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Sioux City, South Dakota?

North Sioux City, South Dakota has about 3,045 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Sioux City, South Dakota earns about $71,908 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Sioux City, South Dakota expensive?

In North Sioux City, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $269,800, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in North Sioux City, South Dakota?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Sioux City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Sioux City, South Dakota?

About 11.0% of people in North Sioux City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Sioux City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, North Sioux City, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,008 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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