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South Sioux City, NE


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South Sioux City, Nebraska

South Sioux City, Nebraska, in Dakota county, is 2 miles S of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 87 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is included in the Sioux City metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 11,925 people lived in South Sioux City.

The People and Families of South Sioux City

In South Sioux City, about 51% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in South Sioux City without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 24% of South Sioux City is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Sioux City had a median family income of $42,712.

Political Inclinations

South Sioux City residents donated more money ($4,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

South Sioux City Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in South Sioux City are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in South Sioux City as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In South Sioux City, 95% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

South Sioux City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySouth Sioux City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%South Sioux City Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%South Sioux City Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%South Sioux City Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of South Sioux City, NE

Comparing South Sioux City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women46
Senior Citizens31
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents61
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime86

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