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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 (miĀ²)
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, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Native American

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Native American1,76162.31%
White1,02336.2%
Two or more races371.31%
Black or African American50.18%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

Jackson County Marital Status

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