Jobs & Economy in South Sioux City
South Sioux City's economy runs on a real, genuine food-processing and manufacturing base, integrated with the broader Sioux City metro area.
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Learn moreA real, stable manufacturing base
Manufacturing was South Sioux City's largest employment sector as of 2024 data (2,199 workers), anchored by Tyson Foods, Beef Products Inc. (BPI), and Gerkin Windows & Doors.
Healthcare and education as secondary sectors
Healthcare & social assistance (896 workers) and educational services (586 workers) round out South Sioux City's next-largest employment sectors.
Real cross-river metro integration
South Sioux City sits within the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area, with much of its broader economic activity tied to Sioux City, IA across the river.
Key takeaways
- South Sioux City's manufacturing sector, anchored by Tyson Foods and BPI, is the city's largest employer.
- Healthcare & social assistance and educational services form significant secondary sectors.
- South Sioux City's economy runs genuinely integrated with the broader Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area.
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