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Sioux City, IA vs Columbia, SC

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- Columbia is 0% more densely populated than Sioux City.
- People are 32.2% less likely to be married in Columbia.
- The Median Age is 6.6 years younger in Columbia.
 Sioux City, IAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock137,276329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
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 Population - 201082,855  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock116,278285,036,114
 Population - 199080,505  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,009.493.4
 Land Area58.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sioux City, IAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Sioux City, IAColumbia, SCUnited States
 White65.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock40.3%12.2%
 Asian2.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sioux City, IAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Married Population47.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.1%50.2%
 Never Married35.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households32,051  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock24,27680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,876  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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