Jefferson, South Dakota Population 2022
Jefferson is a city located in Union County South Dakota. Jefferson has a 2020 population of 461. Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of -1.50% annually and its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 475 in 2010.
The average household income in Jefferson is $63,369 with a poverty rate of 12.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $428 per month, and the median house value is $140,600. The median age in Jefferson is 38.1 years, 37.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Jefferson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jeffersonwas:
- White: 87.00%
- Two or more races: 7.83%
- Native American: 3.84%
- Other race: 1.33%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 589 | 87.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 3.84% |
| Some Other Race | 9 | 1.33% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 7.83% |
Jefferson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 315 | 2.15 | 84.4 |
| Married | 157 | 2.45 | 93.6 |
| Male | 10 | 3.8 | 100 |
| Female | 41 | 2.98 | 68.3 |
| Non Family | 107 | 1.24 | 75.7 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 2.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.82% |
| High School Graduate | 144 | 32.36% |
| Some College | 125 | 28.09% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 16.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 13.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.15% |
Jefferson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 20 |
| White | 375 | 354 | 48 |
| Native American | 17 | 11 | |
| Hispanic | 22 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
Jefferson Language by Age
Jefferson Language
94.70% of Jefferson residents speak only English, while 5.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.30% of the population.
Jefferson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 583 | 71 | 12.18% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 53 | 11 | 20.75% |
12.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.96%
Male Poverty Rate
21.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is White, with 12.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson is Multiple, with 20.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.77%.
Jefferson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson Marriage
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.
Jefferson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 12.91% |
Jefferson Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
20.38%
Born in Jefferson
97.05%
Native Born
2.95%
Foreign Born
2.51%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.05% of Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 20.38% having been born in South Dakota. 2.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 547 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 540 | -7 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 533 | -7 | -1.30% |
| 2013 | 526 | -7 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 519 | -7 | -1.33% |
| 2015 | 512 | -7 | -1.35% |
| 2016 | 505 | -7 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 498 | -7 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 491 | -7 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 484 | -7 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 475 | -9 | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 468 | -7 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 461 | -7 | -1.50% |