South Sioux City, Nebraska Population 2024

13,393

South Sioux City is a city located in Dakota County Nebraska. South Sioux City has a 2024 population of 13,393. South Sioux City is currently declining at a rate of -1.15% annually and its population has decreased by -4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,019 in 2020.

The average household income in South Sioux City is $83,204 with a poverty rate of 9.4%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in South Sioux City is 31 years, 32.1 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.

South Sioux City Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Sioux City was:

  • White: 39.64%
  • Other race: 26.61%
  • Two or more races: 16.52%
  • Black or African American: 11.52%
  • Native American: 2.91%
  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
6.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,088.90/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-4.47% (-626)
The current population of South Sioux City, Nebraska is 13,393 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 14,019.

South Sioux City, Nebraska Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,48439.64%
Other race3,68126.61%
Two or more races2,28616.52%
Black or African American1,59411.52%
Native American4032.91%
Asian3872.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

South Sioux City Population by Race

South Sioux City Population Pyramid 2024

South Sioux City Median Age

31

Total

32.1

Male

30.5

Female

South Sioux City Adults

There are 9,737 adults, (1,701 of whom are seniors) in South Sioux City.

South Sioux City Age Dependency

72.2

Age Dependency Ratio

21.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

51

Child Dependency Ratio

South Sioux City Sex Ratio

Female6,99050.52%
Male6,84549.48%

South Sioux City Population by Age

South Sioux City Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All4,8052.8657.342.7
Married2,2603.9667.332.7
Non Family1,6871.447.552.5
Female4562.9348.251.8
Male4022.6952.247.8

3.57

Average Family Size

2.86

Average Household Size

57.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Sioux City Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Sioux City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Sioux City Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.51%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.8%.

South Sioux City Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$40,478

Average Earnings

$46,327

Average Male

$29,215

Average Female

South Sioux City Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Sioux City Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Sioux City Language

47.73% of South Sioux City residents speak only English, while 52.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.73% of the population.

South Sioux City Language

South Sioux City Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White4,41560313.66%
Hispanic6,7185758.56%
Other3,6742577%
Multiple2,27523110.15%
Native36310930.03%

9.4%

Overall Poverty Rate

6.32%

Male Poverty Rate

12.45%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Sioux City

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Sioux City is Native, with 30.03% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Sioux City is Other, with 7% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.19%.

South Sioux City Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade10.38%
High School9.96%
Some College5.8%
Bachelors or Greater0%

South Sioux City Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed43.33%
Female Unemployed38.03%
Female Employed7.52%
Male Employed2.79%

South Sioux City Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Sioux City Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Sioux City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

49.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

47.5%

Male Marriage Rate

52.4%

Female Marriage Rate

South Sioux City Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Sioux City Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

South Sioux City Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Sioux City Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

287

Number of Veterans

250

Male Veterans

37

Female Veterans

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South Sioux City Veterans by War

count

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South Sioux City Veterans by Age

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South Sioux City Veterans by Race

South Sioux City Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

31.36%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Sioux City Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

70.8%

Labor Force Participation

69.2%

Employment Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

South Sioux City Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Sioux City Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Sioux City Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

14.83%

Born in South Sioux City

68.77%

Native Born

31.23%

Foreign Born

13.83%

Non Citizen

17.4%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

68.77% of South Sioux City residents were born in the United States, with 14.83% having been born in Nebraska. 13.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

South Sioux City Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202912,610-157-1.23%
202812,767-156-1.21%
202712,923-157-1.2%
202613,080-156-1.18%
202513,236-157-1.17%
202413,393-156-1.15%
202313,549-157-1.15%
202213,706-129-0.93%
202113,835-184-1.31%
202014,0191,1749.14%
201912,845160.12%
201812,829-2-0.02%
201712,831-151-1.16%
201612,982-164-1.25%
201513,14620.02%
201413,144-136-1.02%
201313,280190.14%
201213,261-64-0.48%
201113,325-52-0.39%
201013,37700%
200011,9252,24823.23%
19909,6773383.62%
19809,3391,41917.92%
19707,92072010%
19607,2001,64329.57%
19505,5571,00121.97%
19404,55662916.02%
19303,927-8,683-68.86%
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South Sioux City Population by Year