Sioux County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Sioux County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sioux County, Nebraska has a population of 1,197, the 81st most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $54,076 and the median home value is $141,700. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Sioux County Quick Facts

Population 1,197

Median Household Income $54,076

Median Home Value $141,700

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 56.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%

High School Graduation 95.4%

Cities/Places 1

Population 1,197 81st of 93

Median Income $54,076 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment 4.1%

Median Household Income

Sioux

$54,076

$74,985

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Sioux

$141,700

$223,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.9%

$25K-$50K 21.7%

$50K-$100K 40.0%

$100K+ 23.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

18.2%

$60K-$75K

7.0%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

5.7%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

20.1%

55-74

25.7%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sioux County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Harrison	196	$48,571	5.1%	$68,100

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Population Overview

Sioux County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 1,197. It is the 81st most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sioux County is 41.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sioux County is $54,076. This is 28% lower than the state median of $74,985. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $141,700. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Sioux County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sioux County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sioux County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sioux County, Nebraska?

Sioux County has a population of 1,197, making it the 81st most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Sioux County?

The median household income in Sioux County is $54,076 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Sioux County, Nebraska?

Sioux County contains 1 Census-designated place.