Jackson County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,802 | — | #3,049 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $35,417 | -52.9% | #3,119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.3 years | -11.8% | #3,017 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,300 | -58.4% | #2,727 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $442 | -62.0% | #3,199 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 42.4% | +236.2% | #3,173 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jackson County has a population of 2,802, making it the #3,049 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jackson County is $35,417, ranking #3,119 out of 3,222 counties — 52.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 42.4% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Jackson County is $117,300 (-58.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $442/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.3%.
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72.6% of residents in Jackson County have health insurance coverage, which is 20.8% below the national rate.
About Jackson County, South Dakota
Jackson County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,802, making it the 3,049th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jackson County is 34.3 years, which is 11.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jackson County is $35,417, which ranks #3,119 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 52.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 42.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Jackson County is $117,300, 58.4% below the national median. Renters in Jackson County pay a median gross rent of $442 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jackson County, 12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 72.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.8 min.
Jackson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 61.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.6%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Jackson County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.