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Sergeant Bluff, IA


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Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, in Woodbury county, is 7 miles S of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 82 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. Part of the surrounding Sioux City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Sergeant Bluff is home to some 3,321 residents.

The People and Families of Sergeant Bluff

In Sergeant Bluff, about 63% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Sergeant Bluff are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sergeant Bluff had a median family income of $53,344. More so than most places, the people in Sergeant Bluff generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Sergeant Bluff.

Sergeant Bluff Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Sergeant Bluff was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Sergeant Bluff, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Sergeant Bluff strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sergeant Bluff Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Sergeant Bluff Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Sergeant Bluff Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Sergeant Bluff Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Sergeant Bluff, IA

Comparing Sergeant Bluff to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime32
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