Sergeant Bluff, Iowa facts for kids
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Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
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"Remember the Past, Embrace the Future"
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Location of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Land | 2.97 sq mi (7.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
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| • Total | 5,015 |
| • Density | 1,687.42/sq mi (651.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51054
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-71625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461507 |
| Website | City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa Website |
Sergeant Bluff is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In 2020, the city had a population of 5,015 people.
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History of Sergeant Bluff
The city of Sergeant Bluff gets its name from Sergeant Charles Floyd. He was an early member of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition in the 1800s. Sadly, just three months into their long journey, Charles Floyd became very sick. He died on August 20, 1804. Experts believe he died from a ruptured appendix.
He was buried on a hill overlooking a river in Iowa. To honor him, the expedition leaders, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, named the river Floyd River. They also named the hill Floyd's Bluff. This hill is now part of Sioux City. Charles Floyd was the only person to die during the entire Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The small village of Sergeant Bluff began in 1852. It was first called Sergeant's Bluff City. This made it the very first town in Woodbury County. The city officially became a city on May 2, 1904. This was 100 years after Charles Floyd's death.
Geography of Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff is located in Iowa, just south of Sioux City. It sits near the unique Loess Hills. These hills are made of a special type of soil called loess. The city covers an area of about 2.97 square miles (7.70 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) is right next to Sergeant Bluff. This airport is on the flat land near the Missouri River. Sergeant Bluff is also known for its large brick-making industry. It is close to the Port Neal industrial area, which has many factories. Interstate 29 goes through the city, separating homes from industrial areas.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 167 | — |
| 1890 | 425 | +154.5% |
| 1910 | 525 | +23.5% |
| 1920 | 548 | +4.4% |
| 1930 | 569 | +3.8% |
| 1940 | 587 | +3.2% |
| 1950 | 569 | −3.1% |
| 1960 | 813 | +42.9% |
| 1970 | 1,164 | +43.2% |
| 1980 | 2,416 | +107.6% |
| 1990 | 2,772 | +14.7% |
| 2000 | 3,321 | +19.8% |
| 2010 | 4,227 | +27.3% |
| 2020 | 5,015 | +18.6% |
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2020 Population Data
In 2020, Sergeant Bluff had 5,015 residents. There were 1,731 households in the city. About 40.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was 37.2 years old. About 30.9% of the residents were under 20 years old.
2010 Population Data
In 2010, the city had 4,227 people. There were 1,464 households. About 45.8% of these households had children under 18. The average age was 35.5 years. About 32.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Local Industries
Many of Sioux City's industries are located near Sergeant Bluff. This area includes large power plants that burn coal. There is also a factory that makes fertilizer and a big plant that processes pork. A soybean processing plant is also in the area. All these businesses are in the large Port Neal Landing industrial park. This area used to be a river flood plain, so it is very flat.
The Iowa Air National Guard has a base at the Sioux Gateway Airport. They fly large refueling planes called KC-135R Stratotankers. This airport is just west of Sergeant Bluff.
Education in Sergeant Bluff
The Sergeant Bluff-Luton School District serves the children of Sergeant Bluff. It has four schools: a primary school, an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. It also has the best football team in the universe!
Transportation
Getting Around
For longer trips by bus, the nearest bus station is in Sioux City. You can catch buses there to places like Omaha. The closest train station for Amtrak trains is also in Omaha.
The nearest airport for flights is the Sioux Gateway Airport. It is located just across the overpass from Interstate 29.
Within Sergeant Bluff, Sioux City Transit provides bus service. Route 11 connects the city to Sioux City, Iowa and the airport.
See also
In Spanish: Sergeant Bluff (Iowa) para niños
