Jerauld County, South Dakota
County
Population: 1,845
(2023 estimate)
Located in South Dakota
County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Jerauld County
- What is the median household income in Jerauld County?
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The median household income in Jerauld County is $75,417 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Jerauld County?
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The poverty rate in Jerauld County is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Jerauld County?
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$127,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Jerauld County?
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The median gross rent in Jerauld County is $565 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Jerauld County residents have a college degree?
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21.1% of adults in Jerauld County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,845
Median Age
46.0
Female
51.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Other 4.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$75,417
±$17,352
+$2,996 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$91,055
Median Family Income
$93,750
Poverty Rate
6.4%
-1.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
12.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.3%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,001
Owner-Occupied
84.9%
Renter-Occupied
15.1%
Vacancy Rate
17.4%
Median Home Value
$127,000
-$109,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$565
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.1%
-10.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.7%
Some College / Associate
14.8%
Less Than High School
3.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
-1.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
19.3%
Self-Employed
11.3%
Government Workers
15.5%
Private For-Profit
73.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.7 min
Drove Alone
72.2%
Carpool
5.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
19.3%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
827
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
57.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
24.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 23.4%
Working age (18–64): 76.6%
65 and over: 29.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.3%
Naturalized Citizen
31.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.8%
With a Disability
14.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.7%
Uninsured
6.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
81.6%
Has a Computer
91.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
96.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023