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Jackson County

South Dakota · 3,031 residents · 1,863.883 sq mi
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Jackson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,600. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,031
+3%since 2000
from 2,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.5
+3%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jackson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,354
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,945 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,568
+46%since 2000
from $9,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(1,465)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(1,292)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(38)
Asian0%(1)
Other46.2%(1,400)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,951)
Diversity Score
64
+2643%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
21.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% 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
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, South Dakota?

Jackson County, South Dakota has about 3,031 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, South Dakota earns about $36,354 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 $54,600, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, South Dakota?

About 19.4% 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 30.0% 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 220 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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