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Jefferson

South Dakota · 547 residents · 0.51 sq mi
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Jefferson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,708. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
−7%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+18%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4515235966697411990201020202024Jefferson
2024554
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,708
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,742
+39%since 2000
from $18,467 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.247
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(558)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(38)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(531)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score6.2%(34)
Diversity Score
6
−3%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson, South Dakota?

Jefferson, South Dakota has about 547 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson, South Dakota earns about $52,708 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 $95,700, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson, South Dakota?

About 11.6% 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 1.3% 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 38 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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