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Jones County

South Dakota · 917 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 $46,688. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
917
−23%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+10%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6768531K1K1K1990201020202024Jones County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,688
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,288 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,885
+63%since 2000
from $15,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+43%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(773)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(121)
Diversity Score32.3%(297)
Diversity Score
32
+3615%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jones County, South Dakota?

Jones County, South Dakota has about 917 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jones County, South Dakota earns about $46,688 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Jones County, South Dakota?

About 29.2% 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 13.7% 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 407 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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