Demographics & Economic Stats

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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.

Cost of Living Charts

Sioux City MSA Labor Force Data

April 2022 April 2021
Civilian Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
92,300
90,400
1,900
91,000
87,100
4,300
Unemployment Rate – Sioux City MSA (Unadjusted) 2.1% 4.5%
Unemployment Rate – Iowa 3.0% (Seasonally Adjusted) 3.7% (Seasonally Adjusted)
Unemployment Rate – South Dakota 2.3% (Seasonally Adjusted) 3.2% (Seasonally Adjusted)
Unemployment Rate – Nebraska 1.9% (Seasonally Adjusted) 2.6% (Seasonally Adjusted)
Unemployment Rate – U.S. 3.6% (Seasonally Adjusted) 6.0% (Seasonally Adjusted)
Source: Iowa Workforce Development,  South Dakota Dept. of Labor & Regulation, Nebraska Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics