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North Sioux City

South Dakota · 3,036 residents (2025 est.) · 2.68 sq mi
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North Sioux City is home to 3,045 people in South Dakota. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 14 minutes. The population is up 33% since 2000. 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5% of people here were born outside the United States.

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

3,045
+33%since 2000
from 2,288 in 2000
3,036 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,136 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 944 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.6
+9%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.68 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K19902000201020202024North Sioux City
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(93)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(146)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.5%(107)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(228)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.5%(288)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.7%(600)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.1%(247)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(371)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.7%(325)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.6%(474)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(166)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$71,908
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
11.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$269,800
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,098
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,442
49.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
50.5% rent
3.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.91 people
−14%since 2009
from 2.23 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
43.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+67%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,145)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(57)
Asian1%(24)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,416)
Black4.5%(137)
Hispanic / Latino7%(212)
Asian3.2%(96)
Other6%(184)
45
+119%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(159)
Nicaraguan1.7%(53)
Asian origin
Filipino2.4%(74)
Pacific Islander origin
Marshallese0.6%(18)
Ancestry
German30.5%(929)
Irish15.3%(466)
English7.4%(226)
Norwegian6.3%(193)
French5.4%(164)
American5%(153)
Dutch4.1%(126)
Polish3.8%(117)
Czech3.6%(110)
Danish2.4%(74)
Welsh1.9%(57)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(37)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.1%(35)
Scottish0.9%(28)
Arab0.3%(8)
Greek0.2%(6)
Section 05

Education

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%
12.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
90.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
66.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
41.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
50.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
91.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
83.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
93.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.7%(480)
Married56.8%(723)
Widowed1.1%(14)
Divorced4.3%(55)
Women 15+
Never married33.4%(476)
Married49.4%(705)
Widowed12.3%(175)
Divorced5%(71)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2013
from 8.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
67.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
21.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
79.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
32.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)16.3%(46)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)51.1%(144)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era29.8%(84)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 282 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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