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Jackson County

State:
South Dakota
County Seat:

Jackson County's estimated 2025 population is 2,664 with a growth rate of -2.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jackson County is the 51st largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,049 and has seen a growth of -12.63% since that time.

2,664
Total Population
1
Population Density (mi²)
51
Population Rank (State)
-56 -2.06%
Annual Population Growth

Jackson County Population

Jackson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Jackson County includes 62.31% Native American, 36.2% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Native American1,76162.31%
White1,02336.2%
Two or more races371.31%
Black or African American50.18%

Jackson County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Jackson County's average per capita income is $38,988. Household income levels show a median of $26,686. The poverty rate stands at 37.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$53,333-
Families$37,386$56,226
Households$26,686$49,471
Non Families$23,750$28,186

$38,988

Average Income

$26,686

Median Household Income

37.45%

Poverty Rate