Jones County, South Dakota Demographics 2026
Jones County, South Dakota has a population of 1,004, the 66th most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $65,119 and the median home value is $139,600. The poverty rate is 18.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Jones County Quick Facts
How Jones County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,030 | 1,004 | -2.5% |
| Median household income | $64,688 | $65,119 | +0.7% |
| Median home value | $117,100 | $139,600 | +19.2% |
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 35 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Jones County
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Population Overview
Jones County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 1,004. It is the 66th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Jones County is 33.9 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, Jones County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Jones County is $65,119. This is 13% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $139,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Jones County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Jones County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.
Education
27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Jones County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jones County, South Dakota?
Jones County has a population of 1,004, making it the 66th most populous county in South Dakota.
What is the median income in Jones County?
The median household income in Jones County is $65,119 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.
How many cities are in Jones County, South Dakota?
Jones County contains 2 Census-designated places.