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Jones County

South Dakota · 1,193 residents · 969.672 sq mi
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Jones County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,288. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $38,500. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

1,193
−10%since 1990
from 1,324 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+12%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6768531K1K1K1990201020202024Jones County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,288
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,896
+66%since 1990
from $9,592 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $232 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
27.5% rent
1.3
+14%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(10)
1
−48%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−70%since 1990
from 43.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jones County, South Dakota?

Jones County, South Dakota has about 1,193 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Jones County, South Dakota earns about $30,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jones County, South Dakota expensive?

In Jones County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, South Dakota?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jones County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.8% of people in Jones County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jones County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Jones County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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