Sioux County, IA

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2023 Population

35,984

0.472% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

1.16% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

6.43%

5.87% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$84,736

3.45% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$235,600

6.75% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

19,078

0.0157% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sioux County, IA had a population of 36k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $84,736. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sioux County, IA grew from 35,815 to 35,984, a 0.472% increase and its median household income grew from $81,914 to $84,736, a 3.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Other (Hispanic) (4.73%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.69%), White (Hispanic) (4.19%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%).

None of the households in Sioux County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Sioux County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux County, IA are Northwestern College (594 degrees awarded in 2023), Dordt University (512 degrees), and Northwest Iowa Community College (397 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sioux County, IA was $235,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Sioux County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Sioux County, IA borders Cherokee County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Lincoln County, SD, and Union County, SD.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Sioux County, IA is home to a population of 36k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.56% of Sioux County, IA residents were born outside of the country (2.72k people).

In 2023, there were 17.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.1k people) in Sioux County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.7k Other (Hispanic) and 1.69k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.4% of Sioux County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux County, IA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sioux County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.1k ± 89
Other (Hispanic)
1.7k ± 523
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.69k ± 835

13.8%

Hispanic Population

4.97k people

13.8% of the people in Sioux County, IA are hispanic (4.97k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sioux County, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,604 ± 5,034 people
India
12,351 ± 2,723 people
Vietnam
7,795 ± 2,165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 42,604 Iowa residents, followed by India with 12,351 and Vietnam with 7,795.

Foreign-Born Population

7.56%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.72k people

5.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.06k people

As of 2023, 7.56% of Sioux County, IA residents (2.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux County, IA was 5.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sioux County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
518 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
205 ± 109
Gulf War (1990s)
134 ± 70

Sioux County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sioux County, IA employs 19.1k people. The largest industries in Sioux County, IA are Manufacturing (3,177 people), Educational Services (2,506 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,165 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($74,318), Public Administration ($71,667), and Utilities ($70,625).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,745. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.1k

2023 Value

± 847

−0.0157%

1 Year decline

± 6.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux County, IA declined at a rate of −0.0157%, from 19.1k employees to 19.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux County, IA, are Management Occupations (2,287 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,043 people), and Production Occupations (1,709 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux County, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.1k

2023 Value

± 847

−0.0157%

1 Year decline

± 6.43%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sioux County, IA declined at a rate of −0.0157%, from 19.1k employees to 19.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux County, IA, are Manufacturing (3,177 people), Educational Services (2,506 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,165 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Sioux County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,395

Median earning men ± $1,613

$30,582

Median earning women ± $2,296

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,586), Public Administration ($95,074), and Information ($87,785).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,045), Public Administration ($46,932), and Manufacturing ($42,747).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

141
Construction
122
Other Services (except Public Administration)
100
Transportation and Warehousing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$355k
Manufacturing
$156k
Construction
$120k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sioux County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 82.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.892%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.892%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sioux County, IA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Sioux County, IA awarded 1,503 degrees. The student population of Sioux County, IA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,322 male students and 3,064 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux County, IA are White (1,200 and 82.8%), followed by Unknown (118 and 8.14%), Hispanic or Latino (51 and 3.52%), and Two or More Races (32 and 2.21%).

The largest universities in Sioux County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern College (594 and 39.5%), Dordt University (512 and 34.1%), and Northwest Iowa Community College (397 and 26.4%).

The most popular majors in Sioux County, IA are General Educational Leadership & Administration (125 and 8.32%), Lineworker (81 and 5.39%), and General Business Administration & Management (80 and 5.32%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux County, IA for private four year colleges is $35,180.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Sioux County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,386 (43.1% men and 56.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,386 students enrolled in Sioux County, IA, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,193 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
64 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
63 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sioux County, IA was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sioux County, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwestern College
594 degrees awarded
Dordt University
512 degrees awarded
Northwest Iowa Community College
397 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern College with 594 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 671 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux County, IA, which is 0.806 times less than the 832 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,200 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 118 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,180) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,312) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.66% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.685% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (751k), Some college (564k), and Bachelors Degree (469k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux County, IA was $235,600 in 2023, which is 0.777 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $220,700 to $235,600, a 6.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux County, IA is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sioux County, IA have an average commute time of 12.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sioux County, IA is $84,736. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sioux County, IA was Census Tract 702 with a value of $97,656, followed by Census Tract 705 and Census Tract 703, with respective values of $95,408 and $87,620.

In 2023, 8.94% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sioux County, IA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.739%.

Housing

Property

$235,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,819

$9,787

Median Property Taxes

±$583

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sioux County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2023

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.8% of the housing units in Sioux County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sioux County, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 702
Census Tract 705
Census Tract 703

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sioux County, IA was Census Tract 702 with a value of $97,656, followed by Census Tract 705 and Census Tract 703, with respective values of $95,408 and $87,620.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sioux County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,736

Median Household Income

± $5,009

12.6k

Number of Households

± 676

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.6k households in Sioux County, IA grew to $84,736 from the previous year's value of $81,914.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sioux County, IA is from Iowa.

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2022, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
Carpooled (7.37%)

In 2023, 74.3% of workers in Sioux County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

12.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux County, IA have a shorter commute time (12.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.913% of the workforce in Sioux County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sioux County, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sioux County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sioux County, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 8.94% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sioux County, IA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.739%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux County, IA (2.17k out of 33.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux County, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 5.8% of the children was living in poverty in Sioux County, IA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Sioux County, IA has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sioux County, IA see 1208 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1889 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 704 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,208 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sioux County, IA

Primary care physicians in Sioux County, IA see an average of 1,208 patients per year. This represents a 0.499% increase from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sioux County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.7%

Uninsured

53.8%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux County, IA grew by 14.9% from 4.96% to 5.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sioux County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 31.9 in Sioux County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sioux County, IA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.3% in Sioux County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sioux County, IA.