Sioux County, Nebraska Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Sioux County, Nebraska, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Sioux County, Nebraska. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Sioux County, Nebraska. The estimated population of Sioux County, Nebraska is 1,081 people, with a median age of 44.1.

We can look at the total population in Sioux County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,081
 -16.72% -13.93%
2020
1,298
+6.48%
-
2019
1,219
 -3.71% -
2018
1,266
+0.8%
-
2017
1,256
 - -

Population of Sioux County, Nebraska by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.9%
90%
 -1.22%
Black/African American
3.6%
0.4%
 +800.00%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
3.8%
 +21.05%
Asian
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
5.4%
 -72.22%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Sioux County, Nebraska by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.1 +24.58% 44.1 +3.52% 44 +34.97%
2020 35.4 -19.73% 42.6 -18.23% 32.6 -21.82%
2019 44.1 -6.17% 52.1 +11.32% 41.7 -12.21%
2018 47 -8.91% 46.8 -10.34% 47.5 -4.43%
2017 51.6 - 52.2 - 49.7 -

The median age of Sioux County, Nebraska gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 114 -13.07% 57 +75.89% 86 94
10 to 19 52 23.73% 45 -88.05% 52 13
20 to 29 52 11.47% 71 +46.84% 51 95
30 to 39 64 +18.96% 89 -63.64% 73 42
40 to 49 32 +15.89% 44 10.91% 33 41
50 to 59 116 -27.54% 105 -5.76% 86 97
60 to 69 125 -32.95% 88 -46.66% 86 52
70+ 92 -4.11% 110 -15.27% 86 94

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Sioux County, Nebraska is $46,769.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Sioux County.

  • Under 25
    $41,964.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,679.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,813.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Sioux County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Sioux County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Sioux County, Nebraska is currently $66,775.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.96% of households in Sioux County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Sioux County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Sioux County is $29,201.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Sioux County by the total population of Sioux County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Sioux County, Nebraska, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Sioux County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.55%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Sioux County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Sioux County over the age of 16 is 837.

Of those people, a total of 65.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Sioux County is 63.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 71 98.60% 17.10%
25 to 29 years 75 92.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 88 83.00% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 69 97.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 110 92.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 105 73.30% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 79 68.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 130 25.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 109 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Sioux County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 775 63.70% 1.00%
Black or African American 11 90.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 7 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 26 80.80% 57.10%
Two or more races 15 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 29 96.60% 42.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 774 63.80% 1.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Sioux County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Sioux County is 533, with median earnings of $34,904.00.

Women in Sioux County, Nebraska earning approximately 49.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 533 $34,904.00
Male 283 $42,240.00
Female 250 $20,875.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 112 $34,722.00
Business and Financial 12 $63,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $65,703.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $26,250.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $46,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $26,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $8,750.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00
Sales 13 $43,393.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $35,179.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 75 $31,103.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $39,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $25,000.00
Production 70 $4,744.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $22,917.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 83 $44,844.00 29 $5,625.00
Business and Financial 8 $79,167.00 4 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 26 $65,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $46,250.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $2,499.00 8 $9,000.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Sales 11 $43,250.00 2 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 2 $0.00 75 $31,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 57 $32,426.00 18 $9,231.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $39,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6 $25,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 26 $42,778.00 44 $3,910.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14 $24,583.00 8 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 459 households in Sioux County, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 296 families in Sioux County with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 257 25 14 163
Average Household Size 2.95 3.28 2.79 1.24
Total Families 257 25 14 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.68 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 296 families in Sioux County, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Sioux County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 698 housing units in Sioux County, Nebraska.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 459 65.76%
Vacant 239 34.24%

9.89% of the total 698 housing units in Sioux County are rental units. This is approximately 69 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 308 are occupied by the owner - or 44.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Sioux County is $642.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Sioux County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    82
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    46
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    8
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Sioux County is $115,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Sioux County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    64
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    80
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    27
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    47
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    52
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Sioux County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Sioux County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    292
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    35
  • 1960 to 1969
    41
  • 1970 to 1979
    92
  • 1980 to 1989
    53
  • 1990 to 1999
    55
  • 2000 to 2009
    41
  • 2010 to 2013
    46
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Sioux County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    28
  • 1 vehicle available
    73
  • 2 vehicles available
    131
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    227

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Sioux County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Sioux County that commute to work in a particular way.

19.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Sioux County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    51
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    38
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    64
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    17
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    43
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    67
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    25
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    6
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Sioux County, Nebraska in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Sioux County, Nebraska

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