Jackson County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 2,720 with a growth rate of -2.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County, South Dakota is the 51st largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,049 and has seen a growth of -10.79% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,440 | -56 | -2.24% |
| 2028 | 2,496 | -56 | -2.19% |
| 2027 | 2,552 | -56 | -2.15% |
| 2026 | 2,608 | -56 | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 2,664 | -56 | -2.06% |
| 2024 | 2,720 | -56 | -2.02% |
| 2023 | 2,776 | -56 | -1.98% |
| 2022 | 2,832 | -32 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 2,864 | 65 | 2.32% |
| 2020 | 2,799 | -536 | -16.07% |
| 2019 | 3,335 | 58 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 3,277 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3,277 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 3,271 | -10 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 3,281 | 8 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 3,273 | 37 | 1.14% |
| 2013 | 3,236 | 62 | 1.95% |
| 2012 | 3,174 | 16 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 3,158 | 109 | 3.57% |
| 2010 | 3,049 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,811 | -626 | -18.21% |
| 1980 | 3,437 | 1,906 | 124.49% |
| 1970 | 1,531 | -454 | -22.87% |
| 1960 | 1,985 | 217 | 12.27% |
| 1950 | 1,768 | -187 | -9.57% |
| 1940 | 1,955 | -681 | -25.83% |
| 1930 | 2,636 | 164 | 6.63% |
| 1920 | 2,472 | 2,442 | 8140% |
| 1890 | 30 | -2,410 | -98.77% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,761 | 62.31% |
| White | 1,023 | 36.2% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 740 | 3.74 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 326 | 4.38 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 193 | 1.1 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 172 | 4.9 | 43 | 57 |
| Male | 49 | 5.86 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
4.53
Average Family Size
3.74
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 7.72% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 12.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 9.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 1.51% |
| High School Graduate | 762 | 45.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 325 | 19.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 944 | 795 | 73 |
| White | 677 | 653 | 116 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 32 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,625 | $62,500 | $49,191 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,094 | $0 | $41,094 |
| High School Graduate | $35,129 | $42,273 | $23,705 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,194 | $33,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,988 | $48,105 | $24,779 |
| Some College | $36,726 | $83,160 | $19,322 |
$38,988
Average Earnings
$48,105
Average Male
$24,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.53% of Jackson County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 6.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,735 | 872 | 50.26% |
| White | 976 | 130 | 13.32% |
| Multiple | 37 | 24 | 64.86% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
37.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.87%
Male Poverty Rate
43.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, South Dakota is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jackson County, South Dakota is White, with 13.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.03% |
| Some College | 26.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.27% |
| Male Employed | 3.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,386 | $56,226 |
| Households | $26,686 | $49,471 |
| Married Families | $53,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $28,186 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 19 | 1.77% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 35.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.5%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.39%
Born in Jackson County, South Dakota
99.72%
Native Born
0.28%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
99.72% of Jackson County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 85.39% having been born in South Dakota. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.