The map below shows majority race by area in Sioux City, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Sioux City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Sioux City overall is white, making up 72.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 15.8%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Sioux City, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.9% |
Hispanic |
15.8% |
Black |
3.2% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
1.6% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Sioux City, IA Population |
|---|---|
White |
72.9% |
Hispanic |
15.8% |
Black |
3.2% |
Asian |
2.4% |
Native American |
1.6% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sioux City, IA
The map below shows diversity in Sioux City. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
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Moderately diverse
No diversity
Sioux City Diversity Score
83
With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Sioux City is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Sioux City's proper boundaries is to the west of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of Sioux City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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