North Sioux City, SD Demographics

A map of North Sioux City's Population by Race

North Sioux City, South Dakota has an estimated population of 3,045, a less than 1% change from the 3,042 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.3% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 3.2% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Sioux City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Sioux City has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Sioux City, that probability was 30.3% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Sioux City is ranked the 25th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. 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). North Sioux City was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Sioux City's White Population

2,416 residents of North Sioux City, or 79.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Sioux City is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. North Sioux City ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sioux City's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of North Sioux City's population has decreased from 83.0% to 79.3%.

North Sioux City is more White than neighboring South Sioux City (26.6% White), and Sioux City (61.8% White). North Sioux City is less White than neighboring Dakota Dunes (89% White), Jefferson (87.9% White), and Jackson (97.1% White).

North Sioux City's Black Population

137 residents of North Sioux City, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Sioux City is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. North Sioux City ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sioux City's Black population has grown by an estimated 90.3%. Black residents' share of North Sioux City's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.5%.

North Sioux City is more Black than neighboring Dakota Dunes (0% Black), Jefferson (0% Black), and Jackson (0% Black). North Sioux City is less Black than neighboring South Sioux City (13.3% Black), and Sioux City (5.9% Black).

North Sioux City's Asian Population

96 residents of North Sioux City, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Sioux City is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. North Sioux City ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sioux City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 231.0%. Asian residents' share of North Sioux City's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.2%.

North Sioux City is more Asian than neighboring Dakota Dunes (0% Asian), Jefferson (0% Asian), Jackson (0% Asian), and Sioux City (2.4% Asian). North Sioux City is less Asian than neighboring South Sioux City (3.4% Asian).

North Sioux City's Hispanic Population

212 residents of North Sioux City, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Sioux City is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. North Sioux City ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sioux City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of North Sioux City's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.0%.

North Sioux City is more Hispanic than neighboring Jackson (2.9% Hispanic). North Sioux City is less Hispanic than neighboring Dakota Dunes (9% Hispanic), Jefferson (7.6% Hispanic), South Sioux City (52.8% Hispanic), and Sioux City (22.6% Hispanic).

North Sioux City's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of North Sioux City, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Sioux City is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. North Sioux City ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sioux City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Sioux City's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.6%.

North Sioux City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0% Native American/Other), and Jackson (0% Native American/Other). North Sioux City is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Sioux City (2.2% Native American/Other), and Sioux City (2.7% Native American/Other).

North Sioux City's Multiracial Population

166 residents of North Sioux City, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Sioux City is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. North Sioux City ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Sioux City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Multiracial residents' share of North Sioux City's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.5%.

North Sioux City is more Multiracial than neighboring Dakota Dunes (1.4% Multiracial), Jefferson (4.5% Multiracial), South Sioux City (1.8% Multiracial), Jackson (0% Multiracial), and Sioux City (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.