Jones County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,004 | — | #3,188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,119 | -13.3% | #1,623 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.9 years | -12.9% | #3,039 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $139,600 | -50.5% | #2,396 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $543 | -53.3% | #3,125 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.3% | #2,494 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Jones County has a population of 1,004, making it the #3,188 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.9 years, which is 12.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Jones County is $65,119, ranking #1,623 out of 3,222 counties — 13.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Jones County is $139,600 (-50.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $543/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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91.3% of residents in Jones County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Jones County, South Dakota
Jones County, South Dakota has a total population of 1,004, making it the 3,188th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jones County is 33.9 years, which is 12.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Jones County is $65,119, which ranks #1,623 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Jones County is $139,600, 50.5% below the national median. Renters in Jones County pay a median gross rent of $543 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Jones County, 27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.5 min.
Jones County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (17.4%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
All data for Jones 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.