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Jefferson

South Dakota · 586 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Jefferson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,625. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $70,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
586
+15%since 1990
from 509 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.1
+1%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4515235966697411990201020202024Jefferson
2024554
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.3%(43)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.1%(59)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.5%(50)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196%(35)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.6%(27)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.7%(98)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.5%(79)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.7%(92)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.3%(37)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.1%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.5%(32)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(4)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,625
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,467
+83%since 1990
from $10,096 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.7%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$341
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
19.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(558)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.2%(40)
Cuban0.4%(2)
Ancestry
German19.7%(109)
Irish10.1%(56)
American9.6%(53)
Norwegian7.2%(40)
English6.5%(36)
French4.5%(25)
Danish4%(22)
Czech3.2%(18)
Swedish3.2%(18)
Dutch1.8%(10)
Polish1.8%(10)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(3)
Welsh0.5%(3)
Scottish0.4%(2)
Swiss0.4%(2)
Italian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−46%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.1%(32)
Married68.4%(145)
Widowed0.9%(2)
Divorced15.6%(33)
Women 15+
Never married16%(35)
Married68.5%(150)
Widowed10.5%(23)
Divorced5%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, South Dakota?

Jefferson, South Dakota has about 586 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jefferson, South Dakota?

The typical household in Jefferson, South Dakota earns about $47,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson, South Dakota expensive?

In Jefferson, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, South Dakota?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson, South Dakota?

About 3.7% of people in Jefferson, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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