CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Jackson County

South Dakota · 2,930 residents · 1,863.883 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,945. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $32,100. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,930
+4%since 1990
from 2,811 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
+3%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jackson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,945
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,246 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,981
+44%since 1990
from $6,947 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.5%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 38.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
63.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
36.6% rent
1.3
−9%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Jackson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(1,616)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,720)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(1,465)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score2.3%(69)
2
−96%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−62%since 1990
from 35.7 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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Jackson County

Head to head

Compare Jackson County to nearby counties

Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, South Dakota?

Jackson County, South Dakota has about 2,930 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Jackson County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Jackson County, South Dakota earns about $23,945 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jackson County, South Dakota expensive?

In Jackson County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $32,100, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, South Dakota?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jackson County, South Dakota?

About 36.5% of people in Jackson County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jackson County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jackson County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →