County · South Dakota
Jerauld County, South Dakota
Jerauld County, South Dakota. Jerauld County had 1,654 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. It holds 17 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 13 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 46073.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,654
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,663 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,772 ±181
Median household income
$73,750
±$17,436 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$150,800
±$39,114 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$632
±$48 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Jerauld County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,663 residents in Jerauld County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,654 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,772 over 526 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jerauld County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,772±181 | 907,428 | −246 |
| Households | 785±72 | 365,544 | −136 |
| Average household size | 2.21±0.18 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 963±55 | 408,584 | −129 |
Jerauld County's population since 2000
From 2,295 in 2000 to 1,654 in 2025: down 27.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County holds 17 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 13 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Wessington Springs with 753 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wessington Springs | 771 | $47,321 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena | 212 | $66,667 |
| Alpena TownshipGEOID 4607301060 | 87 | $106,875 |
| Blaine Township, Jerauld CountyGEOID 4607305940 | 74 | not published |
| Wessington Springs TownshipGEOID 4607370260 | 70 | $146,944 |
| Franklin Township, Jerauld CountyGEOID 4607322700 | 64 | not published |
| Chery TownshipGEOID 4607311580 | 56 | $98,750 |
| Crow Lake TownshipGEOID 4607314940 | 55 | not published |
| Pleasant Township, Jerauld CountyGEOID 4607350460 | 55 | not published |
| LaneGEOID 4635780 | 47 | $98,333 |
| Viola TownshipGEOID 4607367460 | 27 | $128,021 |
| Anina TownshipGEOID 4607301580 | 26 | not published |
| Marlar TownshipGEOID 4607340980 | 23 | not published |
| Harmony Township, Jerauld CountyGEOID 4607327140 | 16 | not published |
| Crow TownshipGEOID 4607314820 | 9 | not published |
| Logan Township, Jerauld CountyGEOID 4607338340 | 4 | not published |
| Spring Valley ColonyGEOID 4661180 | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jerauld County?
The median resident of Jerauld County is 46.9 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 30.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jerauld County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9±6.9 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±2.9 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.8%±4.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0%±3.1 pts | 4.8% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4%±3.7 pts | 79.8% | −5.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±3.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±3.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±2.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3%±3.8 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jerauld County earn?
Half of Jerauld County's 785 households earn less than $73,750 a year (±$17,436), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $61,082 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jerauld County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,750±$17,436 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,206±$17,558 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,169±$8,321 | $40,550 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.3%±3.6 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6%±8.0 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4%±2.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0%±5.3 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jerauld County?
Owners occupy 84.1% of Jerauld County's occupied homes and renters 15.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,800 by its owner (±$39,114). The median renter pays $632 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Jerauld County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,800±$39,114 | $257,400 | +$50,006 |
| Median gross rent | $632±$48 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 9.9%±6.8 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,622±$265 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.1%±4.1 pts | 68.6% | +11.5 pts |
| Housing units | 963±55 | 408,584 | −129 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.9%±14.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.2%±3.2 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6%±2.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.3%±6.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jerauld County building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units across Jerauld County in 2025 (5 single-family), 3.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jerauld County get to work?
71.1% of Jerauld County's workers drive alone and 19.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.8 minutes.
| Measure | Jerauld County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8%±3.4 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7%±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.1%±5.3 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±3.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.8%±5.3 pts | 9.7% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.8 min±1.9 | 17.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Jerauld County's census tracts?
Jerauld County is a single census tract.
| Tract 974146073974100 | 1,772±181 | $73,750 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jerauld County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 66 |
| Median household income | 27th of 66 |
| Median home value | 45th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th of 66 |
| Median age | 9th of 66 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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