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Sioux Center is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,002 at the 2000 census; a special census in 2005 counted 6,327 residents.

Early in June the city hosts "Summer Celebration" which features a car show and cruise night as well as other miscellaneous events . The "pork feeders" host an annual picnic in Central Park. Free food brings out the locals.

Sioux Center is the home of Dordt College. Dordt's 1300 students are drawn predominately from the local area but also Canadian student body is evident. Dordt's engineering program is a draw for many.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 27.1% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

Sioux Center is located at 43.076546, -96.173214. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.7 km² (5.3 mi²), all land.

Sioux Center is 1,445 feet above sea level. It is located on the north to south ridge, or spine, of western Iowa. The eastern side of Sioux Center drains to the Floyd River. The western side of Sioux Center drains to the Big Sioux River. This "divide" is profoundly unnoticeable. The area within in a ten mile radius of Sioux Center has been divided in sections of 1 square mile. The gravel and paved roads marking the sections do not swerve or contour for hills or valleys. There are no hills or valleys of a size needing accommodation.

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