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.
1,845
Population
-1.51%
Annual growth
4
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
Remote work is unusually prominent in Jerauld County: 19.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 1,845 residents, Jerauld County is a county in South Dakota.
Households take in a median $75,417, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.4%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $127,000, with typical rent around $565.
21.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 19.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Jerauld County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,091 |
| 2011 | 2,075 |
| 2012 | 2,056 |
| 2013 | 2,073 |
| 2014 | 2,042 |
| 2015 | 2,021 |
| 2016 | 2,007 |
| 2017 | 2,020 |
| 2018 | 2,017 |
| 2019 | 2,014 |
| 2020 | 1,643 |
| 2021 | 1,641 |
| 2022 | 1,645 |
| 2023 | 1,650 |
| 2024 | 1,689 |
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
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
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.
Jerauld County, SD Climate
Jerauld County, SD has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F) and receives about 535 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
7.6°C
Avg Temp
535
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -9° / 15° | 10 mm |
| February | -6° / 22° | 14 mm |
| March | 0° / 33° | 41 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 59 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 83 mm |
| June | 20° / 67° | 85 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 69 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 55 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 48 mm |
| October | 9° / 49° | 38 mm |
| November | 0° / 32° | 21 mm |
| December | -7° / 20° | 12 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Jerauld County, SD
The most comfortable months to visit Jerauld County, SD are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -15°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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