Demographics & Economic Stats
The tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota has much to offer – abundant career opportunities, affordable cost of living, quality education, safe communities, and a wide variety of amenities and recreational opportunities. The Siouxland region is energized with progress.
Cost of Living Comparison
The following compares a salary of $50,000 in Sioux City with the equivalent salary required in other cities to have a comparable standard of living.
Sioux City MSA Labor Force Data |
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| March 2020 | March 2021 | |
| Civilian Labor Force Employed Unemployed |
92,800 89,600 3,200 |
88,800 85,200 3,600 |
| Unemployment Rate – Sioux City MSA | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Unemployment Rate – Iowa | 2.9% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 3.7% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
| Unemployment Rate – South Dakota | 2.9% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 3.3% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
| Unemployment Rate – Nebraska | 3.1% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 2.9% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
| Unemployment Rate – U.S. | 4.4% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 6.0% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
| Source: Iowa Workforce Development, South Dakota Dept. of Labor & Regulation, Nebraska Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics | ||
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RACE BY ETHNICITY: Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA – 2010
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| Race | Non-Hispanic | Hispanic | ||
| Number | Percent of Total Population | Number | Percent of Total Population | |
| White | 119,503 | 83.2 | 9,724 | 6.8 |
| Black or African American | 3,229 | 2.2 | 101 | 0.1 |
| American Indian/ Alaska Native | 2,923 | 2.0 | 569 | 0.4 |
| Asian | 3,193 | 2.2 | 40 | 0.0 |
| Native Hawaiian/ Other Pacific Islander |
166 | 0.1 | 8 | 0.0 |
| Some other single race | 10,484 | 0.13 | 10,410 | 7.3 |
| Two or more races | 4,079 | 1.26 | 1,487 | 1.0 |
| Total | 143,577 | 91.09 | 22,339 | 15.6 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | ||||
- “Hispanic” is an ethnic, not a racial category. Hispanics may be of any race. The table above shows how Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA Hispanics and non-Hispanics identified themselves in terms of race in 2010
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME 2010: Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metro Area
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| Annual Household Income | Percent of Households | Number of Households |
| Less than $25,000 | 26.1 | 14,161 |
| $25,000 – $50,000 | 29.2 | 15,788 |
| $50,000 – $100,000 | 31.2 | 16,869 |
| More than $100,000 | 13.5 | 7,319 |
| Total | 100.0 | 54,137 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2010 American Community Survey | ||
- Median Household Income in 2010 for the Sioux City MSA was $44,569
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EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: Sioux City MSA 2010
POPULATION 25 YEARS OR OLDER |
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| Highest Education Level Attained | Estimated Population Age 25 or More |
Percent of Population Age 25 or More |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 6,094 | 6.7 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,281 | 15.7 |
| Total Completing College | 20,375 | 22.4 |
| Associate Degree | 7,186 | 7.9 |
| Some College, No Degree | 19,829 | 21.8 |
| High School Diploma Only | 29,743 | 32.7 |
| Total Completing High School | 77,133 | 84.8 |
| Grade 9-12, No Diploma | 7,095 | 7.8 |
| Less Than Grade 9 | 6,731 | 7.4 |
| Total Population Age 25 or More | 90,959 | 100.0 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 American Community Survey | ||