Population 1,171 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sioux County
Household size in Sioux County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Sioux County is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.22 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.9 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −9.1 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Sioux County are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Nebraska overall, where the median age is 38.3.
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 County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sioux County: 3.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only eight 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 County
Renters in Sioux County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Sioux County than nationally: 40.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 69.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only two have a higher share of renters.
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 County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sioux County: 27.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few Nebraska counties have a higher vacancy rate: only eight of 93.
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 County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Sioux County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $397 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $508 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $701 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $759 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$362 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sioux County costs $759 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Sioux County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sioux County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Sioux County has a lower share of college graduates than most Nebraska counties.
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 County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sioux County: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Sioux County has a higher share of high school graduates than most Nebraska counties.
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 County
| Period | Sioux County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.6% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.6% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sioux County has been low: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux County | 2.39 | 40.5 | 3.3% | 40.4% | 27.8% | 1958 | $759 | 22.2% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Brown County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 6.4% | 25.8% | 22.8% | 1959 | $888 | 23.9% | 92.5% | 1.6% |
| Rock County | 2.25 | 48.4 | 3.0% | 30.7% | 27.4% | 1968 | $648 | 27.4% | 92.1% | 1.0% |
| Holt County | 2.52 | 43.2 | 7.5% | 27.7% | 17.1% | 1965 | $757 | 29.6% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Cedar County | 2.38 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 20.4% | 12.1% | 1963 | $710 | 23.7% | 96.4% | 1.7% |
| Dixon County | 2.56 | 42.7 | 12.1% | 23.5% | 12.1% | 1953 | $688 | 23.1% | 84.5% | 2.4% |
| Dakota County | 2.94 | 34.0 | 12.7% | 36.1% | 6.5% | 1970 | $1,051 | 14.4% | 78.7% | 4.7% |
| Woodbury County | 2.63 | 37.1 | 15.0% | 31.8% | 8.1% | 1960 | $1,067 | 23.7% | 87.4% | 4.0% |
| Bear Lake County | 3.02 | 41.1 | 6.2% | 10.5% | 31.6% | 1971 | $841 | 22.1% | 92.9% | 2.9% |
| Ida County | 2.23 | 41.6 | 11.4% | 27.1% | 8.6% | 1954 | $698 | 22.7% | 94.8% | 2.4% |
| Sac County | 2.22 | 46.7 | 8.4% | 22.0% | 15.2% | 1954 | $737 | 22.1% | 92.7% | 4.0% |
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 County. 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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