Jerauld County, South Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Jerauld County, South Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Jerauld County, South Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Jerauld County, South Dakota. The estimated population of Jerauld County, South Dakota is 1,811 people, with a median age of 50.

We can look at the total population in Jerauld County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,811
 -9.86% -10.96%
2020
2,009
 -0.45% -
2019
2,018
 -0.54% -
2018
2,029
 -0.25% -
2017
2,034
 - -

Population of Jerauld County, South Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.3%
96.3%
 -8.31%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
1.6%
0.4%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
7%
2.2%
 +218.18%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
1.1%
 +172.73%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Jerauld County, South Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50 -2.91% 46.9 -2.9% 54.4 -2.51%
2020 51.5 -0.19% 48.3 -1.02% 55.8 +5.48%
2019 51.6 +1.98% 48.8 +5.4% 52.9 -4.34%
2018 50.6 +4.12% 46.3 +6.19% 55.3 +8.64%
2017 48.6 - 43.6 - 50.9 -

The median age of Jerauld County, South Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 139 -38.23% 165 -50.83% 91 94
10 to 19 112 +39.49% 69 +33.29% 159 93
20 to 29 53 1.39% 98 -79.16% 50 39
30 to 39 125 -53.8% 109 -4.83% 67 102
40 to 49 105 +3.53% 90 +16.11% 107 104
50 to 59 170 -33.97% 129 -10.19% 118 114
60 to 69 95 +56.88% 146 -2.46% 159 138
70+ 156 -8.05% 273 -12.63% 139 237

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Jerauld County, South Dakota is $58,375.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Jerauld County.

  • Under 25
    $31,538.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,194.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,303.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Jerauld County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Jerauld County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Jerauld County, South Dakota is currently $95,449.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.38% of households in Jerauld County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Jerauld County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Jerauld County is $44,290.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Jerauld County by the total population of Jerauld County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Jerauld County, South Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Jerauld County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.25%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Jerauld County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Jerauld County over the age of 16 is 1,461.

Of those people, a total of 60.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Jerauld County is 60.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 87 49.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 21 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 68 82.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 78 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 208 80.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 191 79.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 135 80.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 100 69.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 306 47.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 267 16.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Jerauld County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,331 60.40% 0.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 55.20% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 51 82.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 50 38.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 75 84.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,317 60.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Jerauld County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Jerauld County is 881, with median earnings of $40,912.00.

Women in Jerauld County, South Dakota earning approximately 48.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 881 $40,912.00
Male 419 $53,967.00
Female 462 $26,293.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 173 $51,033.00
Business and Financial 65 $19,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $79,219.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 35 $40,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $51,950.00
Healthcare Support 24 $8,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $57,308.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $12,656.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $32,000.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $23,250.00
Sales 85 $12,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 95 $26,853.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 31 $17,014.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $53,542.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $90,833.00
Production 71 $32,583.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $53,000.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 144 $50,375.00 29 $60,750.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00 49 $19,071.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $79,219.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $62,750.00 26 $40,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 61 $51,950.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 24 $8,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $57,308.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 21 $12,656.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2 $0.00 8 $31,500.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 13 $23,250.00
Sales 10 $66,667.00 75 $10,694.00
Office and Administrative Support 23 $57,656.00 72 $25,862.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $46,250.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 9 $53,542.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $90,833.00 0 $0.00
Production 31 $33,125.00 40 $27,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $53,000.00 10 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 847 households in Jerauld County, with an average household size of 2.09 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 499 families in Jerauld County with an average family size of 2.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 474 9 16 348
Average Household Size 2.8 1.89 3.44 1.08
Total Families 474 9 16 0
Average Household Size 2.8 1.89 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 499 families in Jerauld County, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Jerauld County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,012 housing units in Jerauld County, South Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 847 83.70%
Vacant 165 16.30%

7.51% of the total 1,012 housing units in Jerauld County are rental units. This is approximately 76 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 698 are occupied by the owner - or 68.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Jerauld County is $520.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Jerauld County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    73
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    41
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Jerauld County is $104,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Jerauld County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    177
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    163
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    81
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    100
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    59
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    58
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    54
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Jerauld County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Jerauld County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    438
  • 1940 to 1949
    39
  • 1950 to 1959
    108
  • 1960 to 1969
    84
  • 1970 to 1979
    102
  • 1980 to 1989
    36
  • 1990 to 1999
    81
  • 2000 to 2009
    49
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Jerauld County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    42
  • 1 vehicle available
    200
  • 2 vehicles available
    278
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    327

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Jerauld County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Jerauld County that commute to work in a particular way.

16.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Jerauld County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    160
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    200
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    47
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    130
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    70
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    15
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    16
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    18
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    31
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    24
  • 90 or more minutes
    11

Summary

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Places in Jerauld County, South Dakota

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