North Sioux City, South Dakota facts for kids
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North Sioux City
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North Sioux City city hall
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Location in Union County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Area | |
| • City | 2.71 sq mi (7.02 km2) |
| • Land | 2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 3,042 |
| • Estimate
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3,048 |
| • Density | 1,134.65/sq mi (438.08/km2) |
| • Urban | 113,066 (US: 298th) |
| • Metro | 143,776 (US: 297th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57049
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-45700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267510 |
North Sioux City is a city located in Union County, South Dakota, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of about 3,042 people, based on the 2020 census. This city is part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
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History of North Sioux City
The land where North Sioux City now stands was once a very important meeting spot. It was located between the Missouri River and the Big Sioux River. Native American tribes used this area as a gathering place when traveling by river.
In 1804, when the Lewis and Clark explorers passed through, tribes like the Omaha, Yankton Dakota, and Ponca lived here. These tribes all spoke languages from the Siouan language family.
The first known settler was Joseph La Plant, a French-Canadian farmer. He arrived at a spot called Sioux Point in 1849. North Sioux City officially became a city in 1951.
Geography and Location
North Sioux City is found at specific coordinates: 42°31′52″N 96°29′44″W. The Big Sioux River forms its eastern border. To the west, you'll find McCook Lake, which is a lake shaped like an oxbow.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers about 2.29 square miles (5.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city has a ZIP code of 57049.
Population and People
North Sioux City has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 736 | — | |
| 1970 | 860 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,992 | 131.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,019 | 1.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,288 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,530 | 10.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,042 | 20.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,048 | 20.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 3,042 people living in 1,347 households.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 2,530 people living in North Sioux City. They lived in 1,073 households. About 679 of these were families.
The city's population density was about 1,119.5 people per square mile. Most residents (93.5%) were White. There were also smaller percentages of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of residents was 37.4 years. About 24.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
Local Businesses
North Sioux City is home to several businesses. A street known as "The Strip" has many casinos and fireworks stores. These businesses are popular because neighboring Nebraska has different laws about these products.
One of the most famous companies to be in North Sioux City was Gateway, Inc.. At its busiest, Gateway employed over 6,000 people. After the company was bought by Acer Computers in 2007, many jobs were lost.
Another important company in the city is Mars Petcare. They bought a pet food plant in 2007. This plant is now run by Mars' Royal Canin division.
In 2016, Royal Canin added a large new section to the plant. They invested about $60 million to make their special pet foods even better. In 2022, Royal Canin announced plans to invest another $185 million. This will add new production lines and create 149 new jobs.
Education in North Sioux City
Students in North Sioux City attend schools in the Dakota Valley School District (South Dakota). This district has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.
Older students go to Dakota Valley High School.
Transportation
Bus service in North Sioux City is provided by Sioux City Transit. Route 5 connects the city to Sioux City, Iowa.
Rail Service
The BNSF Railway provides freight train services in the area. There are no Amtrak passenger trains that serve South Dakota. In June 2024, a BNSF railway bridge near North Sioux City collapsed due to flooding.
Images for kids
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North Sioux City city hall
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Location of North Sioux City in Union County, South Dakota
See also
In Spanish: North Sioux City (Dakota del Sur) para niños
