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Jackson County

South Dakota · 2,806 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 $24,549. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,600. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,806
−4%since 2000
from 2,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+9%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Jackson County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,549
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,945 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,847
+29%since 2000
from $9,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+78%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(1,045)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(61)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other60.3%(1,693)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,756)
Segregation Score65.3%(1,831)
Diversity Score
63
+2567%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.9%
−50.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jackson County, South Dakota?

Jackson County, South Dakota has about 2,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jackson County, South Dakota earns about $24,549 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 $58,600, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Jackson County, South Dakota?

About 15.1% 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 42.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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