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Jerauld County

South Dakota · 1,654 residents (2025 est.) · 526.133 sq mi
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Jerauld County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 523 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,772
−23%since 2000
from 2,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+1%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,654 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jerauld County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(111)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(116)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(131)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.2%(57)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(190)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(207)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410%(177)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(202)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.1%(320)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(124)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.7%(101)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,690 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,169
+168%since 2000
from $16,856 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
−3%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+30%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
94
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(124)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(64)
Diversity Score
24
+281%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan4.5%(79)
Mexican0.8%(15)
Chilean0.3%(6)
Colombian0.3%(5)
Peruvian0.2%(4)
Ancestry
German38.9%(689)
Norwegian14.7%(261)
American14%(248)
Irish12.4%(219)
English7.1%(125)
Czech2.5%(44)
Danish2.4%(42)
Polish2.4%(42)
Dutch2.3%(40)
French1.4%(24)
Swedish1%(18)
Italian0.6%(10)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(8)
Austrian0.3%(5)
Serbian0.2%(4)
Swiss0.2%(4)
Scottish0.2%(3)
Finnish0.1%(2)
Belgian0.1%(1)
British0.1%(1)
Hungarian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.1%(129)
Married70.5%(476)
Widowed3.6%(24)
Divorced6.8%(46)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(127)
Married59.8%(442)
Widowed15.8%(117)
Divorced7.2%(53)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jerauld County, South Dakota?

Jerauld County, South Dakota has about 1,772 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jerauld County, South Dakota earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jerauld County, South Dakota expensive?

In Jerauld County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $150,800, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Jerauld County, South Dakota?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Jerauld County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.3% of people in Jerauld County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jerauld County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jerauld County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 653 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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