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Sioux County

Nebraska · 1,188 residents (2025 est.) · 2,066.723 sq mi
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Sioux County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,929. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 304 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,171
−21%since 2000
from 1,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+5%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,188 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Sioux County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(75)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(52)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.3%(97)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.2%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.7%(195)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448%(94)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(124)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.9%(128)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.7%(184)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(97)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(41)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,929
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,851 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,599
+98%since 2000
from $15,999 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−11%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information19.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
28.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−24%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
2
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(34)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,118)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(25)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.1%(25)
Diversity Score
11
−1%since 2009
from 11 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
Mexican1.3%(15)
Cuban0.5%(6)
Asian origin
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German29.2%(342)
English18.5%(217)
Irish14.9%(175)
Danish6.1%(72)
Norwegian4.6%(54)
American4.1%(48)
Scottish2.3%(27)
Swedish2.1%(25)
French2%(23)
Italian2%(23)
Czech1.3%(15)
Russian1.2%(14)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
British0.9%(11)
Austrian0.3%(3)
Belgian0.3%(3)
Swiss0.2%(2)
Polish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Danish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25%(117)
Married62.6%(293)
Widowed7.3%(34)
Divorced5.1%(24)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(103)
Married62.3%(315)
Widowed10.1%(51)
Divorced7.3%(37)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sioux County, Nebraska?

Sioux County, Nebraska has about 1,171 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sioux County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sioux County, Nebraska earns about $53,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sioux County, Nebraska expensive?

In Sioux County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Sioux County, Nebraska?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sioux County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sioux County, Nebraska?

About 14.9% of people in Sioux County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sioux County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sioux County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 378 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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