Jackson County Summary

Life in Jackson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jackson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson County:

  • The population in Jackson County is 2,838.

  • The median home value in Jackson County is $109,912.

  • The median income in Jackson County is $26,078.

  • The median rent in Jackson County is $527.

  • The unemployment rate in Jackson County is 7.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Jackson County is 38.4%.

  • The average high in Jackson County is 67.1° and there are 40.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jackson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jackson County

Wanblee, SD Population 661

Kadoka, SD Population 441

Belvidere, SD Population 97

Aldine , SD Population 81

Interior, SD Population 52

Map Of Jackson County

Jackson County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Jackson County is 67.1°.

  • There are 70.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 40.7 inches of rain each year with 13.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:13 hours of sun each day in Jackson County.

StatJackson County
Mean High67.1
Nice Days70.87
Rainfall40.7
Snowfall13.2
Sunny_hours6:13
67.1°
Average High
40.7
Inches of Rain

Jackson County Demographics

Population over time in Jackson County

The current population in Jackson County is 2,838. The population has decreased -12.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,868 -13.0%
2021 3,296 0.2%
2020 3,290 -

Gender in Jackson County

  • Jackson County is 53.9% female with 1,528 female residents.

  • Jackson County is 46.1% male with 1,309 male residents.

Female
53.9% (1,528)
Male
46.1% (1,309)
Gender Jackson County SD USA
Female 53.9% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 46.1% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jackson County

Jackson County is:

  • 32.7% White with 928 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 8 African American residents.

  • 63.3% American Indian with 1,796 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 17 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 66 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.8% Hispanic with 23 Hispanic residents.

White
32.7% (928)
African American
0.3% (8)
American Indian
63.3% (1,796)
Asian
0.6% (17)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.3% (66)
Hispanic
0.8% (23)

Table: Jackson County By Race

Race Jackson County SD USA
White 32.7% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 63.3% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.8% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Jackson County, South Dakota

  • 18.4% of households in Jackson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.4% of households in Jackson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 23.5% of households in Jackson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Jackson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Jackson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Jackson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Jackson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Jackson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 0.8% of households in Jackson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.2% of households in Jackson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
18.4% (521)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (181)
$15,000 to $24,999
23.5% (667)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (250)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.2% (316)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.2% (374)
$75,000 to $99,999
2.6% (73)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.9% (393)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.8% (23)
$200,000 or more
1.2% (34)
Income Jackson County SD USA
Less than $10,000 18.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 23.5% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.2% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.2% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 2.6% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.9% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.8% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Jackson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jackson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Jackson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jackson County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jackson County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Jackson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Jackson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Jackson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jackson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (141)
9-12th Grade
9% (255)
High School / GED
37% (1,050)
Some College
21% (595)
Associate's Degree
13% (368)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (312)
Master's Degree
3% (85)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (28)
Education Jackson County SD USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 5% 6%
High School / GED 37% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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