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Sioux County

Nebraska · 1,135 residents · 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 $47,422. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 340 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,800. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,135
−23%since 2000
from 1,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+15%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Sioux County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,422
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,398
+59%since 2000
from $15,999 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction35.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.2%(91)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,055)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(43)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.2%(14)
Diversity Score13.1%(148)
Diversity Score
13
+112%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sioux County, Nebraska?

Sioux County, Nebraska has about 1,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sioux County, Nebraska earns about $47,422 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Sioux County, Nebraska?

About 26.7% 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 8.1% 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 414 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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