Population 9,223 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sioux Center
Household size in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Sioux Center average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Iowa as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Household size has dropped from 2.84 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.7 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.7, Sioux Center is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 29.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Iowa city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sioux Center: 3.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sioux Center
Renters in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sioux Center is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Sioux Center: just 3.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Sioux Center was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in Iowa overall, where the median home dates to 1971. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $744 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $810 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $868 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$263 | +$351 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sioux Center pays $868 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $263 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sioux Center
Bachelor's degrees in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Sioux Center than nationally: 39.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sioux Center is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Iowa overall (93.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sioux Center
| Period | Sioux Center | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.5% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sioux Center has been low: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sioux Center compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Center | 2.61 | 30.7 | 3.9% | 24.5% | 3.3% | 1980 | $868 | 39.7% | 90.9% | 1.1% |
| Perkins | 2.87 | 41.0 | 8.4% | 15.1% | 4.4% | 1972 | $863 | 28.1% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| Orange City | 2.57 | 29.6 | 7.3% | 29.7% | 2.2% | 1978 | $803 | 45.9% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| Maurice | 2.49 | 49.7 | 1.5% | 7.9% | 17.1% | 1960 | $684 | 24.2% | 96.8% | 0.1% |
| Hull | 2.80 | 35.8 | 8.5% | 14.0% | 3.5% | 1976 | $1,020 | 21.0% | 90.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireton | 2.87 | 38.7 | 1.7% | 6.3% | 14.2% | 1965 | $1,078 | 26.4% | 93.7% | 0.2% |
| Newkirk | 3.09 | 30.5 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 1964 | $753 | 30.5% | 97.9% | 0.7% |
| Rock Valley | 2.80 | 39.9 | 9.0% | 36.6% | 5.1% | 1973 | $1,147 | 17.3% | 87.6% | 0.5% |
| Carnes | 2.47 | 37.5 | 2.9% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 1975 | $779 | 37.5% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| Alton | 2.56 | 37.5 | 2.9% | 12.0% | 7.8% | 1967 | $797 | 25.7% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| Boyden | 2.84 | 36.7 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 3.6% | 1960 | $767 | 22.0% | 94.9% | 0.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sioux Center. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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