Jerauld County, South Dakota

Total Population: 1,845

County Seat: Wessington Springs

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Median Home Value

$127,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$75,417

Across all households

Median Age

46.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Two or More Races5.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.4%

65 Years and Over

29.1%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$75,417

Mean Household Income

$106,575

Per Capita Income

$47,339

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$127,000

Median Rent

$565/mo

Total Housing Units

1,001

Owner-Occupied

84.9%

Renter-Occupied

15.1%

Vacancy Rate

17.4%

Married Couple Households

57.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.1%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

81.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46073.