South Sioux City is a city located in Dakota County Nebraska. South Sioux City has a 2024 population of 13,800. South Sioux City is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,023 in 2020.
The average household income in South Sioux City is $83,204 with a poverty rate of 9.4%. The median age in South Sioux City is 31 years: 32.1 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Sioux City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,484 | 39.64% |
| Other race | 3,681 | 26.61% |
| Two or more races | 2,286 | 16.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,594 | 11.52% |
| Native American | 403 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 387 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,805 | 2.86 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 2,260 | 3.96 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 1,687 | 1.4 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 456 | 2.93 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 402 | 2.69 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 784 | 9.44% |
| Associates Degree | 771 | 9.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 931 | 11.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 212 | 2.55% |
| High School Graduate | 2,695 | 32.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,252 | 15.07% |
| Some College | 1,661 | 20% |
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 | 3,526 | 3,142 | 662 |
| Hispanic | 3,199 | 1,871 | 195 |
| Other Race | 1,815 | 959 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 1,029 | 758 | 82 |
| Black | 944 | 832 | 171 |
| Asian | 314 | 99 | 62 |
| Native American | 269 | 265 | 99 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,188 | $78,208 | $55,224 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,807 | $46,069 | $12,878 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,016 | $46,643 | $29,411 |
| Overall | $40,478 | $46,327 | $29,215 |
| Some College | $35,809 | $40,894 | $28,574 |
$40,478
Average Earnings
$46,327
Average Male
$29,215
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.73% of South Sioux City residents speak only English, while 52.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,415 | 603 | 13.66% |
| Hispanic | 6,718 | 575 | 8.56% |
| Other | 3,674 | 257 | 7% |
| Multiple | 2,275 | 231 | 10.15% |
| Native | 363 | 109 | 30.03% |
9.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.32%
Male Poverty Rate
12.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Sioux City is Native, with 30.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Sioux City is Other, with 7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.38% |
| High School | 9.96% |
| Some College | 5.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.03% |
| Female Employed | 7.52% |
| Male Employed | 2.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,679 | $100,593 |
| Households | $62,650 | $83,204 |
| Married Families | $93,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,725 | $47,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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
287
Number of Veterans
250
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 287 | 6.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
14.83%
Born in South Sioux City
68.77%
Native Born
31.23%
Foreign Born
13.83%
Non Citizen
17.4%
Naturalized
68.77% of South Sioux City residents were born in the United States, with 14.83% having been born in Nebraska. 13.83% 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 | 13,522 | -55 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 13,577 | -56 | -0.41% |
| 2027 | 13,633 | -56 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 13,689 | -55 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 13,744 | -56 | -0.41% |
| 2024 | 13,800 | -56 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 13,856 | 99 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 13,757 | -98 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 13,855 | -168 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 14,023 | 1,178 | 9.17% |
| 2019 | 12,845 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 12,829 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 12,831 | -151 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 12,982 | -164 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 13,146 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 13,144 | -136 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 13,280 | 19 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 13,261 | -64 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 13,325 | -52 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 13,377 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,925 | 2,248 | 23.23% |
| 1990 | 9,677 | 338 | 3.62% |
| 1980 | 9,339 | 1,419 | 17.92% |
| 1970 | 7,920 | 720 | 10% |
| 1960 | 7,200 | 1,643 | 29.57% |
| 1950 | 5,557 | 1,001 | 21.97% |
| 1940 | 4,556 | 629 | 16.02% |
| 1930 | 3,927 | -9,595 | -70.96% |