Jones County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 835 with a growth rate of -2.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jones County, South Dakota is the 66th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 1,011 and has seen a growth of -17.41% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 735 | -20 | -2.65% |
| 2028 | 755 | -20 | -2.58% |
| 2027 | 775 | -20 | -2.52% |
| 2026 | 795 | -20 | -2.45% |
| 2025 | 815 | -20 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 835 | -20 | -2.34% |
| 2023 | 855 | -20 | -2.29% |
| 2022 | 875 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 879 | -47 | -5.08% |
| 2020 | 926 | 15 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 911 | -13 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 924 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 918 | -11 | -1.18% |
| 2016 | 929 | 12 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 917 | -39 | -4.08% |
| 2014 | 956 | -16 | -1.65% |
| 2013 | 972 | -19 | -1.92% |
| 2012 | 991 | -13 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 1,004 | -7 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 1,011 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,324 | -139 | -9.5% |
| 1980 | 1,463 | -419 | -22.26% |
| 1970 | 1,882 | -184 | -8.91% |
| 1960 | 2,066 | -215 | -9.43% |
| 1950 | 2,281 | -228 | -9.09% |
| 1940 | 2,509 | -668 | -21.03% |
| 1930 | 3,177 | 173 | 5.76% |
| 1920 | 3,004 | 2,269 | 308.71% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 854 | 82.91% |
| Native American | 143 | 13.88% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2.14% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 355 | 2.9 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 176 | 3.34 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.46 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 28 | 4.71 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Female | 28 | 4.71 | 75 | 25 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 13.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 18.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 260 | 40.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.62% |
| Some College | 105 | 16.23% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 564 | 561 | 162 |
| Native American | 66 | 40 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,667 | $67,500 | $36,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,591 | $59,375 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,864 | $49,375 | $25,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,318 | $52,679 | $35,461 |
| Some College | $41,806 | $53,958 | $36,875 |
$39,318
Average Earnings
$52,679
Average Male
$35,461
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.28% of Jones County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 4.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 847 | 99 | 11.69% |
| Native | 143 | 63 | 44.06% |
15.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.81%
Male Poverty Rate
13.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jones County, South Dakota is Native, with 44.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jones County, South Dakota is White, with 11.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.62% |
| Some College | 10.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,833 | $94,691 |
| Households | $64,688 | $80,421 |
| Married Families | $94,231 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,458 | $48,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 6.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
0%
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
75.63%
Born in Jones County, South Dakota
96.6%
Native Born
3.4%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.6% of Jones County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 75.63% having been born in South Dakota. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.