Sioux County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. 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%.