What kinds of homes are in North Sioux City, SD?

Name: Types of homes in North Sioux City, SD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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North Sioux City, SD has 1,644 (±140) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 493 homes per square mile of land.

39.4% are detached single-family houses.

9.9% are in buildings of two to four units.

37.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 1,644 (±140)
Detached houses: 39.4%
2–4 unit buildings: 9.9%
5+ unit buildings: 37.1%

Homes in North Sioux City by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	North Sioux City	Union County	South Dakota	United States
Single-family, detached	39.4% (±8.2 points)	72.0%	66.9%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	5.3% (±3.8 points)	2.8%	4.6%	6.2%
2 units	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.4%	1.6%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	9.9% (±6.5 points)	3.5%	3.5%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	9.5% (±5.9 points)	4.2%	4.0%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	11.2% (±5.2 points)	3.7%	4.3%	4.3%
20 or more units	16.4% (±4.5 points)	8.9%	7.8%	10.3%
Mobile home	8.3% (±4.3 points)	4.2%	7.2%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±1.5 points)	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%

In North Sioux City, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Union County (16.8%).

It is also higher than in South Dakota (16.1%).

It is higher than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near North Sioux City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Sioux City
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
North Sioux City	—	37.1% (±9.1 points)	—
Big Sioux Township	1.2 mi	20.1% (±6.8 points)	Lower
Dakota Dunes	3.2 mi	25.4% (±8.6 points)	Not measurably different
Jefferson Township (Union County)	4.5 mi	0.0% (±9.9 points)	Lower
Jefferson	6.0 mi	7.9% (±11.2 points)	Lower
Sioux City	6.0 mi	16.5% (±1.6 points)	Lower
South Sioux City	6.6 mi	24.5% (±6.7 points)	Lower
Jackson	7.2 mi	18.7% (±38.0 points)	Not measurably different
Civil Bend Township	8.9 mi	0.0% (±43.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Big Sioux Township, SD (20.1%), Jefferson Township (Union County), SD (0.0%), Jefferson, SD (7.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Union County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	North Sioux City	37.1% (±9.1 points)
2	Dakota Dunes	25.4% (±8.6 points)
3	Big Sioux Township	20.1% (±6.8 points)
4	Prairie Township	14.3% (±36.8 points)
5	Beresford	12.2% (±5.0 points)
6	Elk Point	10.8% (±7.7 points)
7	Alcester	10.2% (±4.5 points)

Showing 7 of 18 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about North Sioux City

How many homes are in North Sioux City?

North Sioux City, SD has an estimated 1,644 (±140) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in North Sioux City houses or apartments?

39.4% are detached houses and 5.3% attached houses, while 47.0% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in North Sioux City?

9.9% of homes in North Sioux City are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Sioux City city, South Dakota

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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