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Jefferson (SD) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Jefferson, South Dakota

StateSouth Dakota
Land Area (mi²)0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)903.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.5% (-7)
Growth Since 2020-31.91% (-216)
Rank in State152th
Rank in Country19626th

The population of Jefferson, SD in 2022 is estimated to be 461. This is a decrease of -1.5% (-7 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Jefferson by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Jefferson by Age

Jefferson Population Pyramid 2022
Jefferson Median Age
33.1
Total
30.6
Male
39.3
Female
Jefferson Sex Ratio
49.93%
338
Male
50.07%
339
Female
Jefferson Age Dependency Ratio
34.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
46.5
Child Dependency Ratio
Jefferson Adults
503
Adults
(129 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson.

Population of Jefferson by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Jefferson

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 12.11%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 2.96%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 21.24%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Jefferson

While the overall poverty rate of Jefferson is 12.11%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (21.24%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (2.96%).

Poverty Rate of Jefferson by Employment Status and Sex

26.22%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
2.52%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Jefferson by Education

23.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.94%
High School
2.54%
Some College
6.76%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Jefferson

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Jefferson

The most common language spoken in Jefferson is English, with 94.7% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 5.3% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Jefferson by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Jefferson, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Jefferson by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree143.15%
Bachelors Degree6013.48%
Associates Degree7216.18%
Some College12528.09%
High School Graduate14432.36%
9th to 12th Grade173.82%
Less Than 9th Grade132.92%

Earnings Statistics of Jefferson by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$35,893

Average Earnings

$52,981

Average Male

$30,781

Average Female