Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 3,321 people, 1,137 households, and 891 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,668.7 people per square mile (644.3/km²). There were 1,176 housing units at an average density of 590.9 per square mile (228.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.49% White, 0.90% African American, 0.72% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.72% from other races
, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.
There were 1,137 households out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples
living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,630, and the median income for a family was $53,344. Males had a median income of $35,771 versus $25,685 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,320. About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
The 185th Air Refueling Wing
(ARW) of the Iowa Air National Guard
operates KC-135R Stratotankers
out of Sioux Gateway Airport
(SUX), which is located just west of Sergeant Bluff. No on-base lodging is provided by the 185th, however, lodging in Sergeant Bluff includes an Econo Lodge and a Motel 6.
provides service to destinations such as Omaha
.
The nearest Amtrak
train station is located in Omaha.
The nearest airport is the Sioux Gateway Airport
, which is located across the overpass over Interstate 29.
and its four schools — primary, elementary, middle, and high — serve the children of Sergeant Bluff.
Census
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of 2000, there were 3,321 people, 1,137 households, and 891 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,668.7 people per square mile (644.3/km²). There were 1,176 housing units at an average density of 590.9 per square mile (228.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.49% White, 0.90% African American, 0.72% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.72% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.
There were 1,137 households out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $46,630, and the median income for a family was $53,344. Males had a median income of $35,771 versus $25,685 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,320. About 4.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Industry
Much of Sioux City's dangerous or polluting industry is located on the downstream side of Sergeant Bluff. This includes two large coal-burning power plants, an ammonia fertilizer plant, and a soybean processor. All of these are in the sprawling Port Neal Landing industrial park, which is surrounded by cornfields and the Missouri River. The terrain here is very flat, because it used to be in the river's flood plain.The 185th Air Refueling Wing
185th Air Refueling Wing
The United States Air Force's 185th Air Refueling Wing is a unit located at Sioux Gateway Airport, Iowa, which is located just west of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.-Mission:...
(ARW) of the Iowa Air National Guard
Iowa Air National Guard
The Iowa Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of Iowa. It is, along with the Iowa Army National Guard, an element of the Iowa National Guard.-Units:The Iowa Air National Guard consists of the following units:...
operates KC-135R Stratotankers
KC-135 Stratotanker
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is an aerial refueling military aircraft. It and the Boeing 707 airliner were developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype. The KC-135 was the US Air Force's first jet-powered refueling tanker and replaced the KC-97 Stratotanker...
out of Sioux Gateway Airport
Sioux Gateway Airport
-History:The construction of Sioux City Army Air Base began in March 1942, about three months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Opened on 5 July 1942, it became a major training center during World War II for crew members of B-24 Liberators and B-17 Flying Fortresses...
(SUX), which is located just west of Sergeant Bluff. No on-base lodging is provided by the 185th, however, lodging in Sergeant Bluff includes an Econo Lodge and a Motel 6.
Transportation
Nearest long distance coach service is at the bus terminal in Sioux City. Jefferson LinesJefferson Lines
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provides service to destinations such as Omaha
Omaha
Omaha may refer to:*Omaha , a Native American tribe that currently resides in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Nebraska-Places:United States* Omaha, Nebraska* Omaha, Arkansas* Omaha, Georgia* Omaha, Illinois* Omaha, Texas...
.
The nearest Amtrak
Amtrak
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train station is located in Omaha.
The nearest airport is the Sioux Gateway Airport
Sioux Gateway Airport
-History:The construction of Sioux City Army Air Base began in March 1942, about three months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Opened on 5 July 1942, it became a major training center during World War II for crew members of B-24 Liberators and B-17 Flying Fortresses...
, which is located across the overpass over Interstate 29.
School
The Sergeant Bluff-Luton School DistrictSergeant Bluff-Luton School District
The Sergeant Bluff-Luton School District is a public school system located in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. The school provides education for students living in Sergeant Bluff and Luton...
and its four schools — primary, elementary, middle, and high — serve the children of Sergeant Bluff.