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North Sioux City, SD


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North Sioux City, South Dakota

North Sioux City, South Dakota, in Union county, is 3 miles W of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 92 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,288.

The People and Families of North Sioux City

In North Sioux City, about 56% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in North Sioux City compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Sioux City had a median family income of $44,926. North Sioux City has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the city than most places. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of North Sioux City gave more campaign money ($15,325) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

North Sioux City Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in North Sioux City. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In North Sioux City, 95% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in North Sioux City, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyNorth Sioux City Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyNorth Sioux City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNorth Sioux City Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%North Sioux City Low Property Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%North Sioux City Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%North Sioux City People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of North Sioux City, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity710
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times105
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone52
Affordability of Rents31
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime42

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