Jerauld County, South Dakota

About Jerauld County, South Dakota

Jerauld County, South Dakota has a total population of 1,772, making it the 3,137th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jerauld County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jerauld County is $73,750, which ranks #933 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.

The median home value in Jerauld County is $150,800, 46.5% below the national median. Renters in Jerauld County pay a median gross rent of $632 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jerauld County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.7 min.

Jerauld County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).

All data for Jerauld County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.