South Sioux City, Nebraska
South Sioux City | ||
---|---|---|
FIPS code 31-46030 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2395919[4] | |
Website | http://www.southsiouxcity.org/ |
South Sioux City is a city in
History
European settlement on the Nebraska side of the river began as early as 1854. Several town sites were platted and incorporated in the 1850s. Pacific City, incorporated in 1858, was a short-lived settlement. Covington and South Covington, both incorporated in 1857, merged in 1870. Another town, Stanton, was founded in 1856.
South Sioux City was incorporated in 1887.[1] A special election in 1893 approved the merger of Covington and Stanton into the city of South Sioux City.[6]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.96 square miles (15.44 km2), of which 5.71 square miles (14.79 km2) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) is water.[7]
In contrast to its hilly
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1890 | 603 | — | |
1900 | 889 | 47.4% | |
1910 | 1,196 | 34.5% | |
1920 | 2,402 | 100.8% | |
1930 | 3,927 | 63.5% | |
1940 | 4,556 | 16.0% | |
1950 | 5,557 | 22.0% | |
1960 | 7,200 | 29.6% | |
1970 | 7,920 | 10.0% | |
1980 | 9,339 | 17.9% | |
1990 | 9,677 | 3.6% | |
2000 | 11,925 | 23.2% | |
2010 | 13,353 | 12.0% | |
2020 | 14,043 | 5.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 4,512 households, of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.51.
The median age in the city was 30.5 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 4,304 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.26.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,493, and the median income for a family was $42,712. Males had a median income of $27,259 versus $21,709 for females. The
72.7% of the population held a high school diploma or higher; 12.7% held a bachelor's degree or higher; and 4.8% held a graduate or professional degree. 4.1% of the population were unemployed. Employed residents traveled an average of 15.3 minutes to their jobs.
Arts and culture
- The Annual Art Show is held in April and features artists from across the United States.[11]
- Horse racing was held for 58 years at Atokad Downs.
Infrastructure
Highways
Several highways serve South Sioux City:
- Interstate 129 is a short east–west spur beginning at Interstate 29 in Sioux City. It enters South Sioux City via a bridge over the Missouri River, and crosses the southern end of South Sioux City with interchanges at Dakota Avenue (the city's main street) and U.S. Route 77. Interstate 129 overlaps U.S. routes 20 and 75.
- U.S. Route 77 is a north–south highway whose northern terminus is at Interstate 29 in Sioux City. From there, it enters South Sioux City via the Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge, follows Dakota Avenue to 9th Street, then arcs west and south as a four-lane bypass around the city.
Public transit
Local bus service to South Sioux City is provided by the Sioux City Transit System.
Aviation
The nearest commercial airport is Sioux Gateway Airport/Colonel Bud Day Field (SUX) in Sioux City. A smaller general-aviation airport, Martin Field (7K8), is located just west of South Sioux City along U.S. Route 20.
See also
References
- ^ a b "South Sioux City Nebraska". City-Data.com. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
- ^ "Office of the Mayor". South Sioux City Nebraska. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Sioux City, Nebraska
- ISBN 1-135-94859-3.
- ^ "South Sioux City -- Dakota County". Virtual Nebraska. Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "Free Topo Maps" (Map). mapserver.mytopo.com. United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 23, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
- ^ "Arts". South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau. Retrieved October 19, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- A brief history of South Sioux City
- South Sioux City Convention and Visitors Bureau
- City-Data.com