South Sioux City, Nebraska facts for kids
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South Sioux City
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Heading south on Dakota Avenue approaching Riverview Drive, July 2010
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Location of South Sioux City within Nebraska and Dakota County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dakota |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.63 sq mi (17.16 km2) |
| • Land | 6.30 sq mi (16.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,043 |
| • Density | 2,229.40/sq mi (860.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68776
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-46030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395919 |
| Website | http://www.southsiouxcity.org/ |
South Sioux City is a city in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It is located immediately across the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa, and is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 13,353, making it the 14th most populous city in Nebraska.
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History
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through the South Sioux City area in 1804.
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. A special election in 1893 approved the merger of Covington and Stanton into the city of South Sioux City.
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.
In contrast to its hilly larger neighbor, South Sioux City is relatively flat. The difference in elevation across most of the city is less than 20 feet, generally ranging between 1,085 and 1,105 feet above sea level.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 13,353 people, 4,512 households, and 3,139 families living in the city. The population density was 2,338.5 inhabitants per square mile (902.9/km2). There were 4,739 housing units at an average density of 829.9 per square mile (320.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 62.7% White, 4.7% African American, 3.0% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 23.8% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.3% of the population.
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.
Arts and culture
- The Annual Art Show is held in April and features artists from across the United States.
- 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
In Spanish: South Sioux City (Nebraska) para niños
