Jerauld County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jerauld County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 1,845. It is the 59th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jerauld County is 46.5 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jerauld County is $75,417. This is 4% higher than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $127,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Jerauld County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jerauld County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.6% vs 4.6%).

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.