Sioux County, Nebraska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 81st-largest in Nebraska

The population of Sioux County, Nebraska is 1,197 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 81st-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $54,076, the median home value is $141,700, and the median age is 41.5.

The population of Sioux County has declined 15.9% since 2010 (1,307 → 1,099), a -1.23% annualized rate.

Sioux County within Nebraska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,197

Population

-1.23%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,076

Median Income

$141,700

Median Home Value

Sioux County covers 2,067 sq mi of land at 0.6 people per square mile.

About Sioux County, NE

Sioux County stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US counties, at roughly 1 people per square mile. Sioux County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 1,197.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $54,076, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $141,700, with typical rent around $743.

Roughly 25.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Sioux County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sioux County had a population of 1,307 in 2010 and 1,099 in 2024, a -15.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,326 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -1.21%.

Sioux County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,099

Population (2024)

1,307

Population (2010)

1,326

Peak (2013)

-1.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,307	-	-	estimate
2011	1,314	+7	+0.54%	estimate
2012	1,319	+5	+0.38%	estimate
2013	1,326	+7	+0.53%	estimate
2014	1,317	-9	-0.68%	estimate
2015	1,272	-45	-3.42%	estimate
2016	1,256	-16	-1.26%	estimate
2017	1,194	-62	-4.94%	estimate
2018	1,181	-13	-1.09%	estimate
2019	1,158	-23	-1.95%	estimate
2020	1,141	-17	-1.47%	estimate
2021	1,147	+6	+0.53%	estimate
2022	1,129	-18	-1.57%	estimate
2023	1,151	+22	+1.95%	estimate
2024	1,099	-52	-4.52%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	94.7%
Black or African American	0.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.5

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

23.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.9%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

3.7%

15–19

9.3%

20–24

2.7%

25–34

15.5%

35–44

8.7%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

5.3%

60–64

5.6%

65–74

14.8%

75–84

6.2%

85+

2.9%

Children (under 15): 17.7% · Seniors (65+): 23.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,076$-20,909 vs state
Mean household income	$73,691
Per-capita income	$29,650
Poverty rate	8.0%+1.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	60.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

34.7%

Professional & business services

13.1%

Public administration

7.3%

Finance & real estate

6.0%

Retail trade

4.7%

Information

3.5%

Manufacturing

2.8%

Construction

2.6%

The largest employment sector in Sioux County is agriculture, accounting for 34.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

6.7%

Carpool

78.5%

Public transit

5.0%

Work from home

21.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$141,700$-82,100 vs state

Median home value

$743

Median rent

56.5%

Homeownership rate

682

Total housing units

67.0%

Occupied

33.0%

Vacant

43.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.0%

With health insurance

93.2%

With broadband internet

36.2%

Foreign-born

7.5%

Veterans (18+)

11.9%

With a disability

97.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.4%

High School+

25.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sioux County, Nebraska has a population of 1,197 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 81st-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Sioux County has declined 15.9% since 2010 (1,307 → 1,099), a -1.23% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sioux County, Nebraska is $54,076, with mean (average) household income of $73,691 and per-capita income of $29,650. 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sioux County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sioux County, Nebraska is 41.5 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Sioux County is $141,700 and median monthly rent is $743. 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 682 total housing units, 33.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sioux County, Nebraska is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 34.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Sioux County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.