Jerauld County, South Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 59th-largest in South Dakota

The population of Jerauld County, South Dakota is 1,845 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $75,417, the median home value is $127,000, and the median age is 46.5.

The population of Jerauld County has declined 19.2% since 2010 (2,091 → 1,689), a -1.51% annualized rate.

Jerauld County within South Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,845

Population

-1.51%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$75,417

Median Income

$127,000

Median Home Value

Jerauld County covers 526 sq mi of land at 3.5 people per square mile.

About Jerauld County, SD

Jerauld County is a county in South Dakota with a population of 1,845. It ranks #59 among counties in South Dakota by population. The median age is 46.5, older than the national median. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

The median household income in Jerauld County is $75,417, near the US median of $74,580. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $127,000, with monthly rent averaging $565. The homeownership rate of 84.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Jerauld County reflects 21.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.7 minutes each way.

Jerauld County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Jerauld County had a population of 2,091 in 2010 and 1,689 in 2024, a -19.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,091 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.38%.

1,689

Population (2024)

2,091

Population (2010)

2,091

Peak (2010)

-1.38%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,091	-	-	estimate
2011	2,075	-16	-0.77%	estimate
2012	2,056	-19	-0.92%	estimate
2013	2,073	+17	+0.83%	estimate
2014	2,042	-31	-1.50%	estimate
2015	2,021	-21	-1.03%	estimate
2016	2,007	-14	-0.69%	estimate
2017	2,020	+13	+0.65%	estimate
2018	2,017	-3	-0.15%	estimate
2019	2,014	-3	-0.15%	estimate
2020	1,643	-371	-18.42%	estimate
2021	1,641	-2	-0.12%	estimate
2022	1,645	+4	+0.24%	estimate
2023	1,650	+5	+0.30%	estimate
2024	1,689	+39	+2.36%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.7%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	4.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.5

Median Age

51.4%

Female

48.6%

Male

29.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

8.1%

15–19

4.1%

20–24

0.9%

25–34

10.1%

35–44

13.8%

45–54

10.7%

55–59

5.5%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

16.6%

75–84

7.4%

85+

5.0%

Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 29.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,417+$2,996 vs state
Mean household income	$106,575
Per-capita income	$47,339
Poverty rate	6.4%-1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.8%
Employment-to-population	64.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.6%

Agriculture

16.3%

Manufacturing

7.9%

Retail trade

7.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.3%

Public administration

4.7%

Education & health care

3.8%

Information

3.8%

The largest employment sector in Jerauld County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.5%

Carpool

72.2%

Public transit

19.3%

Work from home

17.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$127,000$-109,800 vs state

Median home value

$565

Median rent

84.9%

Homeownership rate

1,001

Total housing units

82.6%

Occupied

17.4%

Vacant

15.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.7%

With health insurance

91.3%

With broadband internet

18.8%

Foreign-born

8.8%

Veterans (18+)

14.7%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.9%

High School+

21.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jerauld County, South Dakota has a population of 1,845 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 4 people per square mile.

The population of Jerauld County has declined 19.2% since 2010 (2,091 → 1,689), a -1.51% annualized rate.

The median household income in Jerauld County, South Dakota is $75,417, with mean (average) household income of $106,575 and per-capita income of $47,339. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Jerauld County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.7%), Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Jerauld County, South Dakota is 46.5 years. Residents are 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

The median home value in Jerauld County is $127,000 and median monthly rent is $565. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,001 total housing units, 17.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Jerauld County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Jerauld County, South Dakota, with a population of 197,642.