Sioux City
City in Woodbury County, Iowa
Sioux City is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, with 85,797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,201 ft (366 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Sioux City, 2.6 miles SW.
- 85,797residents (2020 Census)
- 1,201 ftelevation · 366 m
- 59.4 sq miland area · 153.8 km²
- 1,445 / sq mipopulation density
- 51101main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Sioux City
Sioux City ( SOO) is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 85,797 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 86,875 in 2024, making it the fourth-most populous city in Iowa. The county seat of Woodbury County, Sioux City is the primary city of the five-county Sioux City metropolitan area, which had 144,334 residents on the 2020 census. Sioux City and the surrounding areas of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota are sometimes referred to collectively as Siouxland.
Sioux City is located at the navigational head of the Missouri River. The city is home to several cultural points of interest including the Sioux City Public Museum, Sioux City Art Center and Sergeant Floyd Monument, which is a National Historic Landmark. The city is also home to Chris Larsen Park, commonly referred to as "the Riverfront", which includes the Anderson Dance Pavilion, Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center and Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
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Living in Sioux City
- Median household income
- $68,906
- Median home value
- $173,600
- Median rent
- $976/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Sioux City had 85,797 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 85,797 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,445 per sq mi (558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sioux City at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Woodbury County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 85,797 (2020) |
| Land area | 59.39 sq mi (153.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4954° N, 96.3895° W |
| ZIP codes | 51101, 51103, 51104, 51105, 51106, 51108, 51111, 68776 |
| Official website | sioux-city.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1973335 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sioux City
- South Sioux City, NE2.6 mi SW
- Dakota Dunes, SD4.8 mi W
- Dakota City, NE5.6 mi S
- North Sioux City, SD6.0 mi NW
- Sergeant Bluff7.0 mi S
- Jackson, NE9.8 mi W
- Hinton10.0 mi NE
- Lawton10.5 mi E
- Bronson10.9 mi SE
- Jefferson, SD11.7 mi NW
- Hubbard, NE12.8 mi SW
- Homer, NE13.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sioux City
What county is Sioux City in?
Sioux City is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
What is the population of Sioux City, IA?
85,797 people lived in Sioux City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sioux City, IA?
The main ZIP code is 51101. Other ZIP codes: 51103, 51104, 51105, 51106, 51108, 51111, 68776.
What is the elevation of Sioux City?
1,201 feet (366 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sioux City?
South Sioux City (2.6 mi), Dakota Dunes (4.8 mi), Dakota City (5.6 mi), North Sioux City (6.0 mi), Sergeant Bluff (7.0 mi).
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