Sibley is a city located in Osceola County Iowa. Sibley has a 2024 population of 2,729. It is also the county seat of Osceola County. Sibley is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,857 in 2020.
The average household income in Sibley is $73,547 with a poverty rate of 23.72%. The median age in Sibley is 39 years: 33.1 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sibley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,459 | 87.17% |
| Two or more races | 196 | 6.95% |
| Other race | 75 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,092 | 2.47 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 459 | 3.12 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 429 | 1.24 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 155 | 3.85 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 49 | 2.86 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 7.49% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 10.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 11.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 7.49% |
| High School Graduate | 700 | 37.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 102 | 5.42% |
| Some College | 379 | 20.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,612 | 1,490 | 304 |
| Hispanic | 174 | 92 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 65 | 37 |
| Asian | 46 | 20 | 5 |
| Black | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,159 | $56,250 | $46,818 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,864 | $54,792 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $28,500 | $46,761 | $20,824 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,099 | $38,490 | $33,295 |
| Overall | $41,809 | $45,000 | $40,000 |
| Some College | $46,346 | $53,250 | $41,587 |
$41,809
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$40,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.4% of Sibley residents speak only English, while 12.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,218 | 448 | 20.2% |
| Hispanic | 377 | 174 | 46.15% |
| Multiple | 196 | 81 | 41.33% |
| Other | 75 | 37 | 49.33% |
| Native | 22 | 22 | 100% |
23.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.65%
Male Poverty Rate
25.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sibley is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sibley is White, with 20.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.44% |
| High School | 16.64% |
| Some College | 16.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 14.06% |
| Male Employed | 3.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,438 | $91,894 |
| Households | $54,767 | $73,547 |
| Married Families | $84,638 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,446 | $40,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
141
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Korea | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 7.02% |
| Other Race | 5 | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.45% |
| Native American | 4 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.44%
Born in Sibley
93.69%
Native Born
6.31%
Foreign Born
5.53%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
93.69% of Sibley residents were born in the United States, with 60.44% having been born in Iowa. 5.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,569 | -32 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 2,601 | -32 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 2,633 | -32 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 2,665 | -32 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 2,697 | -32 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 2,729 | -32 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 2,761 | -40 | -1.43% |
| 2022 | 2,801 | -44 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 2,845 | -12 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 2,857 | 277 | 10.74% |
| 2019 | 2,580 | -22 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 2,602 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2017 | 2,597 | -34 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 2,631 | -32 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 2,663 | -39 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 2,702 | 5 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,697 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 2,687 | -51 | -1.86% |
| 2011 | 2,738 | -60 | -2.14% |
| 2010 | 2,798 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,796 | -19 | -0.67% |
| 1990 | 2,815 | -236 | -7.74% |
| 1980 | 3,051 | 302 | 10.99% |
| 1970 | 2,749 | -103 | -3.61% |
| 1960 | 2,852 | 293 | 11.45% |
| 1950 | 2,559 | -10 | -0.39% |