Jackson County, SD
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Jackson County Overview
2,838
TOTAL POPULATION
1,309
MALE POPULATION
1,529
FEMALE POPULATION
85.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
4.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$15,792
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,103
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,078
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$18,261
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
892
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Jackson County Area Codes
Race in Jackson County
The most populous races in Jackson County are Native / Alaskan (1,797 | 63.3%), White / Caucasian (928 | 32.7%), and Two or more Races (88 | 3.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 17 | 0.6% |
| Black / African American | 8 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 0.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 1,797 | 63.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 928 | 32.7% |
| Two or more Races | 88 | 3.1% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,838 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Jackson County
The most populous ancestries reported in Jackson County are Sioux (1,663 | 58.6%), German (397 | 14.0%), Irish (197 | 6.9%), English (128 | 4.5%), and Norwegian (114 | 4.0%), together accounting for 88.1% of all Jackson County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 19 | 0.7% |
| Apache | 73 | 2.6% |
| Barbadian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 19 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 54 | 1.9% |
| English | 128 | 4.5% |
| Ethiopian | 8 | 0.3% |
| European | 16 | 0.6% |
| Finnish | 24 | 0.9% |
| French | 113 | 4.0% |
| French Canadian | 6 | 0.2% |
| German | 397 | 14.0% |
| Inupiat | 5 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 197 | 6.9% |
| Mexican | 1 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 114 | 4.0% |
| Scottish | 24 | 0.9% |
| Seminole | 3 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 1,663 | 58.6% |
| Spanish | 22 | 0.8% |
| Subsaharan African | 8 | 0.3% |
| Swedish | 16 | 0.6% |
| Thai | 17 | 0.6% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 7 | 0.3% | View All 24 Rows |
Immigrants in Jackson County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jackson County came from Africa (8 | 0.3%), Asia (8 | 0.3%), Eastern Africa (8 | 0.3%), India (8 | 0.3%), and South Central Asia (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.4% of all Jackson County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 8 | 0.3% |
| Asia | 8 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Africa | 8 | 0.3% |
| Eritrea | 5 | 0.2% |
| Ethiopia | 3 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 6 | 0.2% |
| Germany | 6 | 0.2% |
| India | 8 | 0.3% |
| South Central Asia | 8 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 6 | 0.2% | View All 10 Rows |
Sex and Age in Jackson County
Sex and Age in Jackson County
The most populous age groups in Jackson County are Under 5 Years (159 | 12.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (170 | 11.1%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 159 (12.1%) | 120 (7.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 126 (9.6%) | 88 (5.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 94 (7.2%) | 170 (11.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 86 (6.6%) | 170 (11.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 38 (2.9%) | 75 (4.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 72 (5.5%) | 102 (6.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 85 (6.5%) | 103 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 131 (10.0%) | 100 (6.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 70 (5.3%) | 64 (4.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 30 (2.3%) | 27 (1.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 24 (1.8%) | 102 (6.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 103 (7.9%) | 91 (5.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 90 (6.9%) | 103 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 59 (4.5%) | 41 (2.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 32 (2.4%) | 59 (3.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 24 (1.8%) | 47 (3.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 60 (4.6%) | 24 (1.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 26 (2.0%) | 43 (2.8%) |
| Total | 1,309 (100.0%) | 1,529 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Jackson County
Median Family Size in Jackson County
The median family size in Jackson County is 4.55 persons per family, with single female/mother families (185 | 34.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (34 | 6.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 4.24 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 321 (59.4%) | 4.36 |
| Single Male/Father | 34 (6.3%) | 4.24 |
| Single Female/Mother | 185 (34.3%) | 4.94 |
| Total Families | 540 (100.0%) | 4.55 |
Median Household Size in Jackson County
The median household size in Jackson County is 3.75 persons per household, with single female/mother households (185 | 25.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.13 persons per household. non-family households (195 | 26.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 321 (43.7%) | 4.41 |
| Single Male/Father | 34 (4.6%) | 4.38 |
| Single Female/Mother | 185 (25.2%) | 5.13 |
| Non-family | 195 (26.5%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 735 (100.0%) | 3.75 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jackson County
Out of a total of 735 households in Jackson County, 540 (73.5%) are family households, while 195 (26.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 237, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 175.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 175 (23.8%) |
| 2-Person Households | 237 (32.2%) | 12 (1.6%) |
| 3-Person Households | 86 (11.7%) | 8 (1.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 49 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 21 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 87 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 60 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 540 (73.5%) | 195 (26.5%) |
Female Fertility in Jackson County
Fertility by Age in Jackson County
Average fertility rate in Jackson County is 91.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 193.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 54 (85.7%) | 193.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (14.3%) | 37.0 |
| Total | 63 (100.0%) | 91.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jackson County
42.9% of women with births (63) in Jackson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 66.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 18 (33.3%) | 36 (66.7%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 27 (42.9%) | 36 (57.1%) |
Fertility by Education in Jackson County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 12 (19.1%) | 59.0 |
| High School Diploma | 42 (66.7%) | 258.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 9 (14.3%) | 34.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 63 (100.0%) | 91.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jackson County
57.1% of women with births in Jackson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 18 (42.9%) | 24 (57.1%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 27 (42.9%) | 36 (57.1%) |
Income in Jackson County
Income Overview in Jackson County
Per Capita Income in Jackson County is $15,792, while median incomes of families and households are $34,103 and $26,078 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,838 | $15,792 |
| Median Family Income | 540 | $34,103 |
| Mean Family Income | 540 | $51,649 |
| Median Household Income | 735 | $26,078 |
| Mean Household Income | 735 | $45,670 |
| Income Deficit | 540 | $18,261 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,838 | 32.75% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,838 | 67.25¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,838 | 0.51 |
Earnings by Sex in Jackson County
Average Earnings in Jackson County are $34,400, $40,781 for men and $27,426 for women, a difference of 32.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 485 (51.3%) | $40,781 |
| Female | 461 (48.7%) | $27,426 |
| Total | 946 (100.0%) | $34,400 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jackson County
The most common earnings brackets in Jackson County are $2,499 or less for men (72 | 14.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (70 | 15.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 72 (14.8%) | 59 (12.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 11 (2.3%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 10 (2.1%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 17 (3.5%) | 27 (5.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 16 (3.3%) | 9 (1.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 13 (2.7%) | 28 (6.1%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 5 (1.0%) | 39 (8.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.2%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 15 (3.1%) | 32 (6.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 14 (2.9%) | 17 (3.7%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 17 (3.5%) | 70 (15.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 50 (10.3%) | 47 (10.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 31 (6.4%) | 13 (2.8%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 41 (8.5%) | 25 (5.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 30 (6.2%) | 11 (2.4%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 44 (9.1%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 30 (6.2%) | 39 (8.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 58 (12.0%) | 17 (3.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 11 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 485 (100.0%) | 461 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
Average earnings in Jackson County are $43,696 for men and $32,808 for women, a difference of 24.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,286, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,875. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,417, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,356.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $26,875 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $32,917 | $26,563 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $69,286 | $19,356 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,607 | $45,550 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $43,696 | $32,808 |
Family Income in Jackson County
Family Income Brackets in Jackson County
According to the Jackson County family income data, there are 105 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.4% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 99 | 18.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 24 | 4.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 105 | 19.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 56 | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 64 | 11.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 64 | 11.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19 | 3.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 94 | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6 | 1.1% |
| $200,000+ | 9 | 1.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jackson County
4-person families (30 | 5.6%) account for the highest median family income in Jackson County with $104,167 per family, while 4-person families (30 | 5.6%) have the highest median income of $26,042 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 268 (49.6%) | $34,125 |
| 3-Person Families | 74 (13.7%) | $34,474 |
| 4-Person Families | 30 (5.6%) | $104,167 |
| 5-Person Families | 34 (6.3%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 76 (14.1%) | $18,989 |
| 7+ Person Families | 58 (10.7%) | $0 |
| Total | 540 (100.0%) | $34,103 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jackson County
The median family income in Jackson County is $34,103, with families comprising 3+ earners (34) having the highest median family income of $125,000, while families with no earners (178) have the lowest median family income of $15,577, accounting for 6.3% and 33.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 178 (33.0%) | $15,577 |
| 1 Earner | 213 (39.4%) | $33,894 |
| 2 Earners | 115 (21.3%) | $103,021 |
| 3+ Earners | 34 (6.3%) | $125,000 |
| Total | 540 (100.0%) | $34,103 |
Household Income in Jackson County
Household Income Brackets in Jackson County
With 173 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Jackson County, accounting for 23.5% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (0.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 135 | 18.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 47 | 6.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 173 | 23.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 65 | 8.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 82 | 11.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 97 | 13.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19 | 2.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 102 | 13.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6 | 0.8% |
| $200,000+ | 9 | 1.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Jackson County
The median household income in Jackson County is $26,078, with the highest median household income of $45,917 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 161 households (21.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 32 households (4.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 32 (4.3%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 161 (21.9%) | $45,917 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 280 (38.1%) | $33,056 |
| 65+ Years | 262 (35.6%) | $20,288 |
| Total | 735 (100.0%) | $26,078 |
Poverty in Jackson County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County
With 34.6% poverty level for males and 41.7% for females among the residents of Jackson County, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (100.0%) and 13 females (61.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 81 (50.9%) | 64 (53.3%) |
| 5 Years | 18 (60.0%) | 13 (61.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 55 (37.7%) | 54 (60.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 7 (25.0%) | 57 (38.5%) |
| 15 Years | 13 (41.9%) | 14 (24.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 22 (100.0%) | 23 (38.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 22 (36.1%) | 56 (47.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 80 (51.0%) | 91 (44.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 13 (6.5%) | 75 (45.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 11 (20.4%) | 36 (27.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 48 (24.9%) | 60 (30.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (7.7%) | 59 (59.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 67 (60.9%) | 12 (18.2%) |
| Total | 444 (34.6%) | 614 (41.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jackson County
According to the poverty statistics in Jackson County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 81.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 78 (49.1%) | 56 (46.7%) |
| 5 Years | 12 (40.0%) | 8 (38.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 91 (62.3%) | 35 (39.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 21 (75.0%) | 91 (61.5%) |
| 15 Years | 18 (58.1%) | 44 (75.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (61.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 39 (63.9%) | 62 (52.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 77 (49.0%) | 114 (55.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 188 (93.5%) | 89 (54.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 43 (79.6%) | 93 (72.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 145 (75.1%) | 134 (69.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 84 (92.3%) | 41 (41.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (39.1%) | 54 (81.8%) |
| Total | 839 (65.4%) | 858 (58.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jackson County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jackson County show that 29.9% or 96 of the total 321 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 51.8%, comprising of 42 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 18.2%, which includes 8 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 145 (77.1%) | 43 (22.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 39 (48.1%) | 42 (51.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 36 (81.8%) | 8 (18.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 5 (62.5%) | 3 (37.5%) |
| Total | 225 (70.1%) | 96 (29.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
According to the poverty data in Jackson County, 52.9% or 18 single-father households and 49.2% or 91 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 5 (23.8%) | 5 (21.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6 (100.0%) | 42 (36.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 7 (100.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (85.7%) |
| Total | 18 (52.9%) | 91 (49.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jackson County
The poverty data for Jackson County shows that 96 of the married-couple family households (29.9%) and 109 of the single-parent households (49.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (51.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 43 (22.9%) | 10 (22.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 42 (51.8%) | 48 (40.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 8 (18.2%) | 27 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 3 (37.5%) | 24 (85.7%) |
| Total | 96 (29.9%) | 109 (49.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Jackson County
Employment by Class of Employer in Jackson County
Among the 817 employed individuals in Jackson County, local government employees (297 | 36.3%), private company employees (245 | 30.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (115 | 14.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 245 | 30.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 40 | 4.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 115 | 14.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 22 | 2.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 297 | 36.3% |
| State Government Employees | 49 | 6.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 37 | 4.5% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 12 | 1.5% |
| Total | 817 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Jackson County
According to the labor force statistics for Jackson County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,992), 44.8% or 892 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 66 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 68.5% or 250 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 38.5% or 10 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 26 (15.6%) | 10 (38.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 29 (25.7%) | 7 (24.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 91 (52.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 54 (28.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 250 (68.5%) | 30 (12.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 122 (66.7%) | 19 (15.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 122 (62.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 131 (67.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 59 (30.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 892 (44.8%) | 66 (7.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
According to labor force statistics for Jackson County, 59.4% of individuals (770) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,297) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 49 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.8% or 201 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 67.2% or 39 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 58 (32.2%) | 121 (67.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 216 (50.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 295 (63.0%) | 16 (3.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 201 (91.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 770 (59.4%) | 83 (6.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Jackson County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jackson County are Community & Social Service (183 | 22.2%), Management (174 | 21.1%), Education Instruction & Library (152 | 18.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (56 | 6.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (37 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jackson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 103 (59.2%) | 71 (40.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 49 (26.8%) | 134 (73.2%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 17 (77.3%) | 5 (22.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 23 (15.1%) | 129 (84.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 208 (48.0%) | 225 (52.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 403 (48.8%) | 423 (51.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Jackson County are Cleaning & Maintenance (51 | 6.2%), Personal Care & Service (46 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (41 | 5.0%), Security & Protection (9 | 1.1%), and Healthcare Support (7 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Jackson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (87.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 24 (58.5%) | 17 (41.5%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 37 (72.6%) | 14 (27.5%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 6 (13.0%) | 40 (87.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 76 (49.3%) | 78 (50.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 403 (48.8%) | 423 (51.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jackson County are Sales & Related (71 | 8.6%), and Office & Administration (56 | 6.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 31 (43.7%) | 40 (56.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 2 (3.6%) | 54 (96.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 33 (26.0%) | 94 (74.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 403 (48.8%) | 423 (51.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jackson County are Construction & Extraction (18 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 403 (48.8%) | 423 (51.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jackson County are Production (50 | 6.0%), Transportation (28 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (7 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 28 (56.0%) | 22 (44.0%) |
| Transportation | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 3 (42.9%) | 4 (57.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 59 (69.4%) | 26 (30.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 403 (48.8%) | 423 (51.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County
Employment Industries in Jackson County
The major employment industries in Jackson County include Educational Services (235 | 28.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (127 | 15.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (117 | 14.2%), Public Administration (66 | 8.0%), and Retail Trade (55 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jackson County
The Jackson County industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (86.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Educational Services (71.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 100 (78.7%) | 27 (21.3%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 18 (72.0%) | 7 (28.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 28 (56.0%) | 22 (44.0%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 26 (86.7%) | 4 (13.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 24 (43.6%) | 31 (56.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Educational Services | 68 (28.9%) | 167 (71.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 35 (29.9%) | 82 (70.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 16 (69.6%) | 7 (30.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 28 (60.9%) | 18 (39.1%) |
| Public Administration | 20 (30.3%) | 46 (69.7%) |
| Total | 403 (48.8%) | 423 (51.2%) |
Education in Jackson County
School Enrollment in Jackson County
The most common levels of schooling among the 795 students in Jackson County are high school (225 | 28.3%), elementary school (163 | 20.5%), and middle school (156 | 19.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 39 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 6.9% |
| Elementary School | 163 | 20.5% |
| Middle School | 156 | 19.6% |
| High School | 225 | 28.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 114 | 14.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 43 | 5.4% |
| Total | 795 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jackson County
Out of a total of 795 students who are enrolled in schools in Jackson County, 17 (2.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 778 (97.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (28.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 33 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 33 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 198 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 251 (97.7%) | 6 (2.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 130 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 20 (71.4%) | 8 (28.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 47 (94.0%) | 3 (6.0%) |
| Total | 778 (97.9%) | 17 (2.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jackson County
Education (69 | 23.9%), business (60 | 20.8%), computers & mathematics (49 | 17.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (34 | 11.8%), and arts & humanities (18 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 289 individuals in Jackson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 49 | 17.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 34 | 11.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 17 | 5.9% |
| Engineering | 5 | 1.7% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 15 | 5.2% |
| Business | 60 | 20.8% |
| Education | 69 | 23.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 13 | 4.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 9 | 3.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 18 | 6.2% |
| Total | 289 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Jackson County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jackson County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jackson County are males with 1 vehicle (114, accounting for 28.7%) and females with 1 vehicle (164, making up 28.1%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 8 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 114 (28.7%) | 164 (40.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 68 (17.1%) | 64 (15.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 94 (23.7%) | 90 (22.2%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 48 (12.1%) | 26 (6.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 65 (16.4%) | 61 (15.1%) |
| Total | 397 (100.0%) | 405 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Jackson County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jackson County are 5 to 9 minutes (272 commuters, 39.9%), less than 5 minutes (91 commuters, 13.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (82 commuters, 12.0%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 91 | 13.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 272 | 39.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 70 | 10.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 71 | 10.4% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 14 | 2.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 2 | 0.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 61 | 9.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 82 | 12.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 18 | 2.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Jackson County
The most common commute times in Jackson County are 5 to 9 minutes (108 commuters, 32.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (164 commuters, 47.4%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 72 (21.5%) | 19 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 108 (32.2%) | 164 (47.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 35 (10.4%) | 35 (10.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 23 (6.9%) | 48 (13.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (4.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 32 (9.6%) | 29 (8.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 56 (16.7%) | 26 (7.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 9 (2.7%) | 9 (2.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jackson County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Jackson County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (107, 31.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (172, 49.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 18 (5.4%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 3 (0.9%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 23 (6.9%) | 14 (4.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 30 (9.0%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 40 (11.9%) | 20 (5.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 59 (17.6%) | 73 (21.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 107 (31.9%) | 172 (49.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 49 (14.6%) | 8 (2.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (4.6%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (5.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 6 (1.8%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| Total | 335 (100.0%) | 346 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Jackson County
Occupancy by Ownership in Jackson County
Of the total 735 dwellings in Jackson County, owner-occupied units account for 413 (56.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 322 (43.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 413 | 56.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 322 | 43.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 735 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Jackson County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 175 | 23.8% |
| 2-Person Household | 249 | 33.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 94 | 12.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 217 | 29.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 735 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jackson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 72 (41.1%) | 103 (58.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 203 (81.5%) | 46 (18.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 33 (35.1%) | 61 (64.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 105 (48.4%) | 112 (51.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 413 (56.2%) | 322 (43.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jackson County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 11 (25.0%) | 33 (75.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 172 (55.3%) | 139 (44.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 146 (58.4%) | 104 (41.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 84 (64.6%) | 46 (35.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 90 | 12.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 103 | 14.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 109 | 14.8% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 171 | 23.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 112 | 15.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 118 | 16.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 32 | 4.3% |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Jackson County
Median Income by Occupancy in Jackson County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 413 (56.2%) | $44,792 |
| Renter-Occupied | 322 (43.8%) | $21,705 |
| Average | 735 (100.0%) | $26,078 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jackson County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 43 (10.4%) | 41 (12.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 14 (3.4%) | 37 (11.5%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 16 (3.9%) | 31 (9.6%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 51 (12.3%) | 37 (11.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 37 (9.0%) | 48 (14.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 28 (6.8%) | 37 (11.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 51 (12.3%) | 31 (9.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 74 (17.9%) | 23 (7.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14 (3.4%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 70 (17.0%) | 32 (9.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 15 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 413 (100.0%) | 322 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jackson County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 49 (11.9%) | 61 (18.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 136 (32.9%) | 73 (22.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 103 (24.9%) | 100 (31.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 60 (14.5%) | 37 (11.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 35 (8.5%) | 10 (3.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 18 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 12 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 413 (100.0%) | 322 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Jackson County
Housing Structures in Jackson County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 548 | 74.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 20 | 2.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 44 | 6.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 123 | 16.7% |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jackson County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 322 (58.8%) | 226 (41.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 91 (74.0%) | 32 (26.0%) |
| Total | 413 (56.2%) | 322 (43.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jackson County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (6.8%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 12 (2.9%) | 39 (12.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 121 (29.3%) | 100 (31.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 161 (39.0%) | 146 (45.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 119 (28.8%) | 15 (4.7%) |
| Total | 413 (100.0%) | 322 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jackson County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 290 (70.2%) | 149 (46.3%) |
| Electricity | 78 (18.9%) | 139 (43.2%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 17 (4.1%) | 24 (7.4%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 26 (6.3%) | 10 (3.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 2 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 413 (100.0%) | 322 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Jackson County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 11 (2.7%) | 98 (30.4%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 124 (30.0%) | 130 (40.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 87 (21.1%) | 59 (18.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 191 (46.3%) | 35 (10.9%) |
| Total | 413 (100.0%) | 322 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Jackson County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jackson County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 320 | 93 |
| Median Property Value | $109,300 | $105,700 |
| Median Household Income | $47,083 | $0 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $473 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $585 | $15 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 80 (25.0%) | 4 (4.3%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 67 (20.9%) | 40 (43.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 159 (49.7%) | 42 (45.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 5 (1.6%) | 7 (7.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 9 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 320 (100.0%) | 93 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 46 (14.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 71 (22.2%) | 11 (11.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 21 (6.6%) | 33 (35.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 28 (8.7%) | 7 (7.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 74 (23.1%) | 23 (24.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 52 (16.3%) | 1 (1.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 15 (4.7%) | 18 (19.4%) |
| Total | 320 (100.0%) | 93 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jackson County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 155 (48.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 35 (10.9%) | 11 (11.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 21 (6.6%) | 64 (68.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 80 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 320 (100.0%) | 93 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jackson County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 149 (46.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 30 (9.4%) | 33 (35.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 83 (25.9%) | 4 (4.3%) |
| Total | 320 (100.0%) | 93 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Jackson County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 286 (86.7%) | 44 (13.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 553 (87.6%) | 78 (12.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 92 (43.0%) | 122 (57.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 136 (43.4%) | 177 (56.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 217 (59.5%) | 148 (40.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 105 (57.4%) | 78 (42.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 346 (89.4%) | 41 (10.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 187 (97.9%) | 4 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and older | 176 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,098 (75.2%) | 692 (24.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jackson County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 286 (86.7%) | 44 (13.3%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 553 (87.6%) | 78 (12.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 92 (43.0%) | 122 (57.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jackson County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 785 (81.0%) | 184 (19.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 380 (70.6%) | 158 (29.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 253 (72.9%) | 94 (27.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 59 (90.8%) | 6 (9.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 594 (71.1%) | 241 (28.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 236 (71.5%) | 50 (15.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 509 (80.7%) | 59 (9.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 51 (23.8%) | 55 (25.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 56 (17.9%) | 83 (26.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 62 (17.0%) | 155 (42.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 60 (32.8%) | 63 (34.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 116 (30.0%) | 238 (61.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 187 (97.9%) | 72 (37.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 176 (100.0%) | 35 (19.9%) |
| Total | 1,453 (52.1%) | 810 (29.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jackson County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (9.2%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 23 (5.1%) | 56 (11.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (8.8%) | 57 (57.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 76 (69.1%) | 10 (15.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jackson County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 5 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 24 (4.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4 (4.4%) | 43 (43.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 68 (61.8%) | 4 (6.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 13 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2 (0.4%) | 7 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4 (4.4%) | 36 (36.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 65 (59.1%) | 4 (6.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 8 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 5 (1.1%) | 7 (1.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (9.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 42 (38.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 23 (5.1%) | 25 (5.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (12.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 57 (51.8%) | 10 (15.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (10.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 46 (41.8%) | 6 (9.1%) |
Technology Access in Jackson County
Computing Device Access in Jackson County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 429 | 58.4% |
| Smartphone | 520 | 70.8% |
| Tablet | 313 | 42.6% |
| No Computing Device | 164 | 22.3% |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Jackson County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 374 | 50.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 19 | 2.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 24 | 3.3% |
| No Internet | 314 | 42.7% |
| Total | 735 | 100.0% |
Jackson County Summary
Jackson County, South Dakota is located in the southwestern corner of the state and is bordered by the states of Wyoming and Nebraska. The county seat is Kadoka, and the largest city is Wall. The county was established in 1883 and named after President Andrew Jackson. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,813, making it the second least populous county in South Dakota.
Geography
Jackson County is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. The county has a total area of 1,845 square miles, of which 1,844 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the White River and its tributaries. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 4,902 feet.
The county is home to several wildlife refuges, including the Badlands National Wildlife Refuge, the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and the Oglala National Grassland. The county also contains the Badlands National Park, which is a popular tourist destination.
Climate
Jackson County has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 48°F, and the average annual precipitation is 16.5 inches.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,813 people, 1,093 households, and 745 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The economy of Jackson County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several large ranches, and the main crops grown are wheat, corn, and hay. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Badlands National Park, the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and the Oglala National Grassland.
The county is served by two airports, the Wall Municipal Airport and the Kadoka Municipal Airport. The county is also served by several highways, including Interstate 90, U.S. Route 16, and U.S. Route 18.
Conclusion
Jackson County, South Dakota is a rural county located in the southwestern corner of the state. The county is home to several tourist attractions, including the Badlands National Park, and the economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The population of the county is 2,813, and the median income for a household is $35,938. The county is served by two airports and several highways, and is home to several wildlife refuges.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Jackson County?
Total Population of Jackson County is 2,838.
What is the Total Male Population of Jackson County?
Total Male Population of Jackson County is 1,309.
What is the Total Female Population of Jackson County?
Total Female Population of Jackson County is 1,529.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jackson County?
There are 85.61 Males per 100 Females in Jackson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jackson County?
There are 116.81 Females per 100 Males in Jackson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jackson County?
Median Population Age in Jackson County is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jackson County
Average Family Size in Jackson County is 4.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jackson County
Average Household Size in Jackson County is 3.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jackson County?
Per Capita income in Jackson County is $15,792.
What is the Median Family Income in Jackson County?
Median Family Income in Jackson County is $34,103.
What is the Median Household income in Jackson County?
Median Household Income in Jackson County is $26,078.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jackson County is 32.7%.
Women in Jackson County earn 67.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jackson County?
Family Income Deficit in Jackson County is $18,261.
Families that are below poverty line in Jackson County earn $18,261 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jackson County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jackson County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jackson County?
There are 892 People in the Labor Forcein in Jackson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jackson County?
44.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Jackson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jackson County?
Unemployment Rate in Jackson County is 7.4%.