Sioux City, IA Demographics
A map of Sioux City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 53,964 | 62.9% |
Hispanic | 17,961 | 20.9% |
Black | 4,931 | 5.7% |
Multiracial | 3,451 | 4.0% |
Asian | 2,755 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 2,735 | 3.2% |
Sioux City, Iowa had a population of 85,797 in 2020. It was 62.9% White, 5.7% Black, 3.2% Asian, 20.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sioux City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Sioux City is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Sioux City's White Population
53,964 residents of Sioux City identify as White, or 62.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Sioux City less than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Sioux City is ranked #1013 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sioux City is more White than neighboring South Sioux City (29.9% White), and Dakota City (50.6% White). Sioux City is less White than neighboring Dakota Dunes (86.9% White), Sergeant Bluff (84.8% White), and North Sioux City (83% White).
Sioux City's Black Population
4,931 residents of Sioux City identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sioux City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Sioux City is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sioux City is more Black than neighboring Dakota City (1% Black), Dakota Dunes (1.6% Black), Sergeant Bluff (1.6% Black), and North Sioux City (2.4% Black). Sioux City is less Black than neighboring South Sioux City (11.1% Black).
Sioux City's Asian Population
2,755 residents of Sioux City identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sioux City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Sioux City is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sioux City is more Asian than neighboring South Sioux City (2.6% Asian), Sergeant Bluff (2.8% Asian), and North Sioux City (1% Asian). Sioux City is less Asian than neighboring Dakota City (4.6% Asian), and Dakota Dunes (4.1% Asian).
Sioux City's Hispanic Population
17,961 residents of Sioux City identify as Hispanic, or 20.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sioux City larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Sioux City is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sioux City is more Hispanic than neighboring Dakota Dunes (3.8% Hispanic), Sergeant Bluff (6.4% Hispanic), and North Sioux City (6.5% Hispanic). Sioux City is less Hispanic than neighboring South Sioux City (50.7% Hispanic), and Dakota City (38.2% Hispanic).
Sioux City's Native American/Other Population
2,735 residents of Sioux City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sioux City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Sioux City is ranked #25 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sioux City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dakota City (3.1% Native American/Other), Dakota Dunes (0.5% Native American/Other), Sergeant Bluff (1.3% Native American/Other), and North Sioux City (2.7% Native American/Other). Sioux City is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Sioux City (3.4% Native American/Other).
Sioux City's Multiracial Population
3,451 residents of Sioux City identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sioux City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Sioux City is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sioux City is more Multiracial than neighboring South Sioux City (2.3% Multiracial), Dakota City (2.5% Multiracial), Dakota Dunes (3% Multiracial), and Sergeant Bluff (3.3% Multiracial). Sioux City is less Multiracial than neighboring North Sioux City (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.