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 $76,761 with a poverty rate of 18.39%. The median age in Sibley is 37.9 years: 34.2 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sibley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,588 | 91.45% |
| Other race | 90 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 62 | 2.19% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,082 | 2.51 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 466 | 1.35 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Married | 454 | 3.39 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 126 | 3.56 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 36 | 2.67 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 7.58% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 11.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 8.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 7.26% |
| High School Graduate | 774 | 41.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 5.04% |
| Some College | 367 | 19.46% |
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 | 1,634 | 1,532 | 284 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 51 | 6 |
| Asian | 62 | 38 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 31 | 6 |
| Black | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
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 17.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,250 | $77,188 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,750 | $82,986 | $58,333 |
| High School Graduate | $27,614 | $44,667 | $19,102 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,735 | $37,041 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,724 | $47,946 | $32,574 |
| Some College | $39,926 | $52,837 | $37,500 |
$41,724
Average Earnings
$47,946
Average Male
$32,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.7% of Sibley residents speak only English, while 11.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,309 | 385 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 88 | 29.83% |
| Other | 90 | 43 | 47.78% |
| Native | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| Asian | 62 | 12 | 19.35% |
18.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.11%
Male Poverty Rate
23.92%
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 16.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.66% |
| High School | 16.81% |
| Some College | 14.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 94.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 11.96% |
| Male Employed | 2.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,500 | $96,849 |
| Households | $60,417 | $76,761 |
| Married Families | $81,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,944 | $44,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 8.31% |
| Native American | 3 | 18.75% |
| Other Race | 3 | 5.45% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
59.47%
Born in Sibley
93.96%
Native Born
6.04%
Foreign Born
5.23%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
93.96% of Sibley residents were born in the United States, with 59.47% having been born in Iowa. 5.23% 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% |