Sioux County, IA

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2020 Population

34,900

0.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

33.6

0.599% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

5.48%

13% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$73,260

4.89% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$182,500

8.96% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

18,830

0.523% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Sioux County, IA had a population of 34.9k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $73,260. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sioux County, IA grew from 34,827 to 34,900, a 0.21% increase and its median household income grew from $69,844 to $73,260, a 4.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.7%), White (Hispanic) (6.77%), Other (Hispanic) (2.13%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.81%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%).

None of the households in Sioux County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Sioux County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sioux County, IA are Dordt University (458 degrees awarded in 2020), Northwest Iowa Community College (373 degrees), and Northwestern College (360 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Sioux County, IA was $182,500, and the homeownership rate was 80.8%.

Most people in Sioux County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Sioux County, IA borders Cherokee County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Lincoln County, SD, and Union County, SD.

Population & Diversity

Sioux County, IA is home to a population of 34.9k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.37% of Sioux County, IA residents were born outside of the country (1.87k people).

In 2020, there were 12.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.3k people) in Sioux County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.36k White (Hispanic) and 744 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

95.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.2% of Sioux County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux County, IA was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sioux County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.3k ± 59
White (Hispanic)
2.36k ± 311
Other (Hispanic)
744 ± 277

10.9%

Hispanic Population

3.81k people

10.9% of the people in Sioux County, IA are hispanic (3.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sioux County, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,266 ± 4,955 people
India
10,872 ± 2,556 people
China
9,649 ± 2,408 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,266 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,872 and China with 9,649.

Foreign-Born Population

5.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.87k people

5.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.06k people

As of 2020, 5.37% of Sioux County, IA residents (1.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux County, IA was 5.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sioux County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
560 ± 118
Gulf War (2001-)
156 ± 65
Gulf War (1990s)
118 ± 48

Sioux County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.59 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sioux County, IA employs 18.8k people. The largest industries in Sioux County, IA are Educational Services (3,104 people), Manufacturing (3,054 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,482 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($68,077), Utilities ($63,068), and Wholesale Trade ($60,208).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,102. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.8k

2020 Value

± 828

0.523%

1 Year growth

± 6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sioux County, IA grew at a rate of 0.523%, from 18.7k employees to 18.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux County, IA, are Management Occupations (2,165 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,044 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,797 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux County, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.8k

2020 Value

± 828

0.523%

1 Year growth

± 6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sioux County, IA grew at a rate of 0.523%, from 18.7k employees to 18.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux County, IA, are Educational Services (3,104 people), Manufacturing (3,054 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,482 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Sioux County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,908

Median earning men ± $1,983

$24,357

Median earning women ± $1,649

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($72,841), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,208), and Wholesale Trade ($68,646).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($48,125), Wholesale Trade ($46,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,729).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

403
Manufacturing
384
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
286
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$864k
Manufacturing
$354k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$205k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Machinery
$20.9B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Meat/seafood
$18.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Machinery with $20.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Meat/seafood ($18.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa.

$262B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

97.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $262B. This is expected to increase 97.9% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$23.7B
Minnesota
$16.5B
Texas
$11.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $23.7B, followed by Minnesota with $16.5B and Texas and $11.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sioux County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 82.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.892%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (82.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (15.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.892%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sioux County, IA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Sioux County, IA awarded 1,191 degrees. The student population of Sioux County, IA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,172 male students and 2,652 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux County, IA are White (1,010 and 87.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (51 and 4.42%), Unknown (44 and 3.82%), and Black or African American (17 and 1.47%).

The largest universities in Sioux County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Dordt University (458 and 38.5%), Northwest Iowa Community College (373 and 31.3%), and Northwestern College (360 and 30.2%).

The most popular majors in Sioux County, IA are General Educational Leadership & Administration (110 and 9.24%), Registered Nursing (95 and 7.98%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (84 and 7.05%).

The median tuition cost in Sioux County, IA for private four year colleges is $32,470.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Sioux County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,824 (45% men and 55% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 4,824 students enrolled in Sioux County, IA, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,840 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
39 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
84 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sioux County, IA was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sioux County, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Dordt University
458 degrees awarded
Northwest Iowa Community College
373 degrees awarded
Northwestern College
360 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dordt University with 458 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 528 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux County, IA, which is 0.796 times less than the 663 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,010 degrees mean that there were 19.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 51 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,470) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,312) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Measure

In 2020, 0.541% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.593% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (734k), Some college (566k), and Bachelors Degree (451k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux County, IA was $182,500 in 2020, which is 0.794 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $167,500 to $182,500, a 8.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux County, IA is 80.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Sioux County, IA have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sioux County, IA is $73,260. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sioux County, IA was Census Tract 702 with a value of $87,051, followed by Census Tract 705 and Census Tract 703, with respective values of $80,523 and $72,842.

In 2021, 8.83% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sioux County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.632%.

Housing

Property

$182,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,387

$10,000

Median Property Taxes

±$594

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sioux County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.8%

Homeownership

2020

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 80.8% of the housing units in Sioux County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sioux County, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 702
Census Tract 705
Census Tract 703

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sioux County, IA was Census Tract 702 with a value of $87,051, followed by Census Tract 705 and Census Tract 703, with respective values of $80,523 and $72,842.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sioux County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,260

Median Household Income

± $3,339

12.4k

Number of Households

± 701

In 2020, the median household income of the 12.4k households in Sioux County, IA grew to $73,260 from the previous year's value of $69,844.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sioux County, IA is from Iowa.

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.442

2019 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2020, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.914% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (8.3%)

In 2020, 75.3% of workers in Sioux County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (8.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux County, IA have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Sioux County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sioux County, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sioux County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sioux County, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 8.83% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sioux County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 0.632%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux County, IA (1.79k out of 32.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux County, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 7.4% of the children was living in poverty in Sioux County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 42.7 in Sioux County, IA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 49.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96% of the population of Sioux County, IA has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 10.9% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 0.852% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Iowa was $8,200 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,806).

Primary care physicians in Sioux County, IA see 1164 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.51% decrease from the previous year (1245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1936 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 830 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Iowa. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Iowa, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,164 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sioux County, IA

Primary care physicians in Sioux County, IA see an average of 1,164 patients per year. This represents a 6.51% decrease from the previous year (1,245 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sioux County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Iowa across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.04%

Uninsured

57.1%

Employer Coverage

10.9%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

0.852%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux County, IA declined by 2.88% from 4.16% to 4.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sioux County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 47.7 in Sioux County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sioux County, IA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.4% in Sioux County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sioux County, IA.

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