Sioux County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 36,212 #1,312 / 3,222
59th
Median Household Income $86,098 +14.6% #401 / 3,222
88th
Median Age 33.8 years -13.1% #3,040 / 3,222
6th
Median Home Value $250,100 -11.3% #890 / 3,222
72th
Median Gross Rent $908 -21.9% #1,391 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 6.7% -47.0% #172 / 3,222
95th

Demographics

Sioux County has a population of 36,212, making it the #1,312 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.8 years, which is 13.1% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.5%
Native Born
8.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Sioux County is $86,098, ranking #401 out of 3,222 counties — 14.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.

Median Household Income
$86,098 +14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #401 of 3,222
88th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,166 −9.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,231 of 3,222
62th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.7% −47.0% vs nat'l
Rank #172 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.5% −71.3% vs nat'l
Rank #173 of 3,222
95th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.6% −9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #727 of 3,222
77th percentile
Mean Commute Time
15.2 min −44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,151 of 3,222
2th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Sioux County is $250,100 (-11.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $908/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.

Median Home Value
$250,100 −11.3% vs nat'l
Rank #890 of 3,222
72th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$908 −21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,391 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.1% +18.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,333 of 3,222
59th percentile
76.1% Homeownership

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Health

94.2% of residents in Sioux County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.

94.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2% +2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #994 of 3,222
69th percentile

About Sioux County, Iowa

Sioux County, Iowa has a total population of 36,212, making it the 1,312th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sioux County is 33.8 years, which is 13.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Sioux County is $86,098, which ranks #401 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.

The median home value in Sioux County is $250,100, 11.3% below the national median. Renters in Sioux County pay a median gross rent of $908 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sioux County, 30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.2 min.

Sioux County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.3%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).

All data for Sioux County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.