Sioux City PUMA, IA

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2021 Population

130,645

2.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

5.48% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,127

4.41% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$148,800

4.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,591

2.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sioux City PUMA, IA had a population of 131k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $65,127. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sioux City PUMA, IA grew from 127,828 to 130,645, a 2.2% increase and its median household income grew from $62,376 to $65,127, a 4.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sioux City PUMA, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.24%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%).

15.7% of the households in Sioux City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Sioux City PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Woodbury & Plymouth Counties--Sioux City PUMA, IA are Western Iowa Tech Community College (1,636 degrees awarded in 2021), Morningside University (614 degrees), and Briar Cliff University (281 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sioux City PUMA, IA was $148,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.2%.

Most people in Sioux City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Sioux City PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Sioux City PUMA, IA borders Sioux, Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Lyon, Emmet, Palo Alto & Osceola Counties PUMA, IA, Storm Lake, Denison & Cherokee Region PUMA, IA, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, and Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD.

United States Iowa

Population & Diversity

Sioux City PUMA, IA is home to a population of 131k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.33% of Sioux City PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2021, there were 9.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.1k people) in Sioux City PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k White (Hispanic) and 5.36k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sioux City PUMA, IA are Spanish (13,838 households), Vietnamese (950 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (865 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,015

Women

49.8%

65,649

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 130,664 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.4%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Sioux City PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sioux City PUMA, IA was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sioux City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sioux City PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.1k ± 381
White (Hispanic)
10.8k ± 1.18k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.36k ± 1.02k

15.3%

Hispanic Population

19.9k people

15.3% of the people in Sioux City PUMA, IA are hispanic (19.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sioux City PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,231 ± 1,571 people
Guatemala
1,175 ± 838 people
Vietnam
1,084 ± 805 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sioux City PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,231 Sioux City PUMA, IA residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,175 and Vietnam with 1,084.

Foreign-Born Population

8.33%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

7.78%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.94k people

As of 2021, 8.33% of Sioux City PUMA, IA residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sioux City PUMA, IA was 7.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sioux City PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,838 households (11.4%)
Vietnamese
950 households (0.78%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
865 households (0.71%)

15.7% of the households in Sioux City PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sioux City PUMA, IA was Spanish. 11.4% of the households in Sioux City PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,317 ± 272
Gulf War (2001-)
1,360 ± 239
Gulf War (1990s)
829 ± 264

Sioux City PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sioux City PUMA, IA employs 63.6k people. The largest industries in Sioux City PUMA, IA are Construction (4,507 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,309 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,817 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($124,563), Miscellaneous wood products ($123,006), and Other health care services ($107,440).

Males in Sioux City PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,370. The income inequality in Sioux City PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,538

Women

47.8%

32,244

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Sioux City PUMA, IA in 2020 was 61,782 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sioux City PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

63.6k

2021 Value

2.93%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sioux City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 2.93%, from 61.8k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sioux City PUMA, IA, are Packaging & filling machine operators & tenders (2,196 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,807 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,760 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sioux City PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.6k

2021 Value

2.93%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sioux City PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 2.93%, from 61.8k employees to 63.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sioux City PUMA, IA, are Construction (4,507 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,309 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,817 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sioux City PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Sioux City PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,958

Median earning men ± $1,397

$32,277

Median earning women ± $987

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,318), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,417), and Wholesale Trade ($56,577).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,489), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,758), and Manufacturing ($37,409).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sioux City PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sioux City PUMA, IA awarded 2,657 degrees. The student population of Sioux City PUMA, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,427 male students and 5,559 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sioux City PUMA, IA are White (1,823 and 72%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (387 and 15.3%), Black or African American (105 and 4.15%), and Asian (64 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in Sioux City PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Western Iowa Tech Community College (1,636 and 61.6%), Morningside University (614 and 23.1%), and Briar Cliff University (281 and 10.6%).

The most popular majors in Woodbury & Plymouth Counties--Sioux City PUMA, IA are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (297 and 11.2%), Registered Nursing (240 and 9.03%), and General Education (140 and 5.27%).

The median tuition cost in Woodbury & Plymouth Counties--Sioux City PUMA, IA for private four year colleges is $32,526.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sioux City PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,986 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,986 students enrolled in Sioux City PUMA, IA, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,016 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
59 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
116 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Woodbury & Plymouth Counties--Sioux City PUMA, IA was General Business Administration & Management with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Woodbury & Plymouth Counties--Sioux City PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Iowa Tech Community College
1,636 degrees awarded
Morningside University
614 degrees awarded
Briar Cliff University
281 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Iowa Tech Community College with 1,636 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 914 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sioux City PUMA, IA, which is 0.524 times less than the 1,743 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,823 degrees mean that there were 4.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 387 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,526) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.967% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.1% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sioux City PUMA, IA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.6k), Some college (22.4k), and Primary Education (15.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sioux City PUMA, IA was $148,800 in 2021, which is 0.608 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,200 to $148,800, a 4.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Sioux City PUMA, IA is 70.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sioux City PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sioux City PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sioux City PUMA, IA is $65,127. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sioux City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

Housing

Property

$148,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,007

$35,100

Median Property Taxes

±$1,217

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sioux City PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sioux City PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.2%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.2% of the housing units in Sioux City PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sioux City PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sioux City PUMA, IA was West Des Moines & Urbandale Cities PUMA, IA with a value of $90,510, followed by Ankeny & Altoona Cities PUMA, IA and Warren, Jasper, Marion, Dallas (West) & Madison Counties PUMA, IA, with respective values of $89,551 and $70,937.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sioux City PUMA, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,127

Median Household Income

± $1,893

50k

Number of Households

± 1,623

In 2021, the median household income of the 50k households in Sioux City PUMA, IA grew to $65,127 from the previous year's value of $62,376.

The following chart displays the households in Sioux City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Sioux City PUMA, IA

0.402

2020 Wage GINI in Sioux City PUMA, IA

In 2021, the income inequality in Sioux City PUMA, IA was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.14% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sioux City PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sioux City PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sioux City PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (5.02%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Sioux City PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (5.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sioux City PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Sioux City PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sioux City PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sioux City PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sioux City PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sioux City PUMA, IA (15.3k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sioux City PUMA, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.6% of the population of Sioux City PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,347 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1,357 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.42%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sioux City PUMA, IA grew by 12.1% from 5.73% to 6.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sioux City PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.