Sioux City, Iowa

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
85,469
Population
$64,250
Median Income
$149,800
Home Value
34.8
Median Age

Demographics

Sioux City has a population of 85,469 with a median age of 34.8. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
72.8%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
5.2%
Asian
2.6%
Demographic Value
Total Population85,469
Median Age34.8
White72.8%
Black or African American5.2%
Asian2.6%
Hispanic or Latino21.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Sioux City is $64,250, which is 14.5% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $31,428. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

$64,250
Median Household Income
$31,428
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Sioux City is 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Sioux City, 85.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
85.5%
Bachelor's+
22.5%
Graduate+
8.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher85.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher22.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.0%

Housing

The median home value in Sioux City is $149,800, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $904. The homeownership rate is 65.4%.

$149,800
Median Home Value
$904/mo
Median Rent
65.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$149,800
Median Monthly Rent$904
Homeownership Rate65.4%
Vacancy Rate5.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sioux City, Iowa?
The population of Sioux City, Iowa is 85,469 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sioux City, Iowa?
The median household income in Sioux City, Iowa is $64,250. This is 14.5% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Sioux City, Iowa?
The median home value in Sioux City, Iowa is $149,800. The median monthly rent is $904.
What percentage of people in Sioux City have a college degree?
In Sioux City, Iowa, 22.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 85.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Sioux City, Iowa an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Sioux City, Iowa is 2.3x (median home value $149,800 vs. median income $64,250), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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