Jones County, SD

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Jones County Overview

1,006
TOTAL POPULATION
414
MALE POPULATION
592
FEMALE POPULATION
69.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
143.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,962
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
496
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jones County Area Codes

Race in Jones County

The most populous races in Jones County are White / Caucasian (787 | 78.2%), Native / Alaskan (191 | 19.0%), and Black / African American (14 | 1.4%).
Race in Jones County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American141.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan19119.0%
White / Caucasian78778.2%
Two or more Races121.2%
Some other Race20.2%
Total1,006100.0%

Ancestry in Jones County

The most populous ancestries reported in Jones County are German (271 | 26.9%), Sioux (161 | 16.0%), American (120 | 11.9%), Dutch (91 | 9.0%), and English (85 | 8.5%), together accounting for 72.4% of all Jones County residents.
Ancestry in Jones County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American12011.9%
Austrian20.2%
Celtic20.2%
Czech111.1%
Danish121.2%
Dutch919.0%
English858.5%
European171.7%
French383.8%
French Canadian80.8%
German27126.9%
Hungarian303.0%
Irish585.8%
Italian40.4%
Norwegian707.0%
Russian60.6%
Scotch-Irish151.5%
Scottish10.1%
Sioux16116.0%
Slavic131.3%
Swedish222.2%
Swiss70.7%
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Immigrants in Jones County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jones County came from Europe (3 | 0.3%), Northern Europe (3 | 0.3%), and Sweden (3 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.9% of all Jones County residents.
Immigrants in Jones County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe30.3%
Northern Europe30.3%
Sweden30.3%
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Sex and Age in Jones County

Sex and Age in Jones County

The most populous age groups in Jones County are Under 5 Years (64 | 15.5%) for men and Under 5 Years (56 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jones County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (15.5%)56 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Years3 (0.7%)49 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Years16 (3.9%)55 (9.3%)
15 to 19 Years22 (5.3%)46 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years13 (3.1%)12 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Years24 (5.8%)37 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years41 (9.9%)48 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years6 (1.5%)6 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Years14 (3.4%)21 (3.5%)
45 to 49 Years43 (10.4%)51 (8.6%)
50 to 54 Years2 (0.5%)14 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years48 (11.6%)41 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years20 (4.8%)37 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years40 (9.7%)53 (8.9%)
70 to 74 Years6 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years32 (7.7%)52 (8.8%)
80 to 84 Years10 (2.4%)3 (0.5%)
85 Years and over10 (2.4%)11 (1.9%)
Total414 (100.0%)592 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jones County

Median Family Size in Jones County

The median family size in Jones County is 3.30 persons per family, with single male/father families (28 | 11.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.75 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (189 | 74.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jones County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple189 (74.4%)3.00
Single Male/Father28 (11.0%)4.75
Single Female/Mother37 (14.6%)3.76
Total Families254 (100.0%)3.30

Median Household Size in Jones County

The median household size in Jones County is 2.64 persons per household, with single male/father households (28 | 7.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.96 persons per household. non-family households (127 | 33.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jones County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple189 (49.6%)3.06
Single Male/Father28 (7.3%)4.96
Single Female/Mother37 (9.7%)4.11
Non-family127 (33.3%)1.07
Total Households381 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jones County

Out of a total of 381 households in Jones County, 254 (66.7%) are family households, while 127 (33.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 130, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 118.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jones County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-118 (31.0%)
2-Person Households130 (34.1%)9 (2.4%)
3-Person Households59 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households42 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total254 (66.7%)127 (33.3%)

Female Fertility in Jones County

Fertility by Age in Jones County

Average fertility rate in Jones County is 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 258.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jones County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years25 (100.0%)258.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jones County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jones County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Jones County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jones County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (56.0%)280.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree11 (44.0%)224.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jones County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jones County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Jones County

Income Overview in Jones County

Per Capita Income in Jones County is $30,962, while median incomes of families and households are $83,000 and $61,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,006$30,962
Median Family Income254$83,000
Mean Family Income254$93,671
Median Household Income381$61,250
Mean Household Income381$79,336
Income Deficit254$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,00628.15%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,00671.85¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0060.39

Earnings by Sex in Jones County

Average Earnings in Jones County are $34,438, $46,000 for men and $33,051 for women, a difference of 28.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Jones County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male260 (49.3%)$46,000
Female267 (50.7%)$33,051
Total527 (100.0%)$34,438

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jones County

The most common earnings brackets in Jones County are $100,000+ for men (41 | 15.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (48 | 18.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jones County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7 (2.7%)4 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99920 (7.7%)32 (12.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (0.8%)5 (1.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (0.4%)4 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (0.8%)1 (0.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (2.7%)1 (0.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (3.5%)11 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99930 (11.5%)48 (18.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99934 (13.1%)41 (15.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (1.1%)15 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)25 (9.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99932 (12.3%)13 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99917 (6.5%)13 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99922 (8.5%)17 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99922 (8.5%)23 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (2.3%)1 (0.4%)
$100,000+41 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (100.0%)267 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jones County

Average earnings in Jones County are $47,250 for men and $33,750 for women, a difference of 28.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $56,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $34,485. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,359.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jones County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$34,485$28,359
College or Associate's Degree$53,750$35,750
Bachelor's Degree$46,458$43,750
Graduate Degree$56,250$33,452
Total$47,250$33,750

Family Income in Jones County

Family Income Brackets in Jones County

According to the Jones County family income data, there are 55 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Jones County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00093.5%
$10,000 to $14,99931.2%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993815.0%
$35,000 to $49,999197.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993915.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995521.7%
$100,000 to $149,9995320.9%
$150,000 to $199,999124.7%
$200,000+2610.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jones County

4-person families (45 | 17.7%) account for the highest median family income in Jones County with $100,536 per family, while 2-person families (145 | 57.1%) have the highest median income of $41,080 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jones County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families145 (57.1%)$82,159
3-Person Families44 (17.3%)$89,167
4-Person Families45 (17.7%)$100,536
5-Person Families17 (6.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (1.2%)$0
Total254 (100.0%)$83,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jones County

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jones County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners30 (11.8%)$82,000
1 Earner97 (38.2%)$53,583
2 Earners91 (35.8%)$105,625
3+ Earners36 (14.2%)$0
Total254 (100.0%)$83,000

Household Income in Jones County

Household Income Brackets in Jones County

With 86 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Jones County, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (2.4%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jones County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00092.4%
$10,000 to $14,999102.6%
$15,000 to $24,999112.9%
$25,000 to $34,9996316.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994010.5%
$50,000 to $74,9998622.6%
$75,000 to $99,9997118.6%
$100,000 to $149,9995013.1%
$150,000 to $199,999123.1%
$200,000+297.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jones County

The median household income in Jones County is $61,250, with the highest median household income of $74,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 135 households (35.4%) 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 2 households (0.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jones County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (0.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years113 (29.7%)$57,321
45 to 64 Years135 (35.4%)$74,750
65+ Years131 (34.4%)$66,750
Total381 (100.0%)$61,250

Poverty in Jones County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jones County

With 21.7% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Jones County, 16 and 17 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (100.0%) and 13 females (48.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jones County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (85.9%)5 (8.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (50.0%)19 (39.6%)
12 to 14 Years4 (30.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)7 (15.2%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (10.8%)6 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years3 (15.0%)13 (48.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
55 to 64 Years9 (13.2%)8 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total90 (21.7%)59 (10.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jones County

According to the poverty statistics in Jones County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jones County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (14.1%)51 (91.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (50.0%)29 (60.4%)
12 to 14 Years9 (69.2%)42 (100.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (84.8%)
18 to 24 Years24 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years58 (89.2%)79 (92.9%)
35 to 44 Years17 (85.0%)14 (51.8%)
45 to 54 Years45 (100.0%)64 (98.5%)
55 to 64 Years59 (86.8%)70 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years44 (95.7%)53 (100.0%)
75 Years and over52 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)
Total324 (78.3%)533 (90.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jones County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jones County show that 3.2% or 6 of the total 189 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jones County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children121 (97.6%)3 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total183 (96.8%)6 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jones County

According to the poverty data in Jones County, 32.1% or 9 single-father households and 27.0% or 10 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 7 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jones County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (32.1%)10 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jones County

The poverty data for Jones County shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 19 of the single-parent households (29.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (76.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jones County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (2.4%)2 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (20.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)10 (76.9%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (3.2%)19 (29.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Jones County

Employment by Class of Employer in Jones County

Among the 477 employed individuals in Jones County, private company employees (259 | 54.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (75 | 15.7%), and local government employees (56 | 11.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jones County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25954.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)142.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7515.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations214.4%
Local Government Employees5611.7%
State Government Employees132.7%
Federal Government Employees398.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total477100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jones County

According to the labor force statistics for Jones County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (759), 65.3% or 496 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 8 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 25 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.4% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jones County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years41 (67.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years105 (95.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years70 (78.7%)8 (11.4%)
60 to 64 Years30 (52.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (38.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total496 (65.3%)8 (1.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jones County

According to labor force statistics for Jones County, 84.3% of individuals (382) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (453) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 8 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 88.9% or 120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jones County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma119 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree143 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher120 (88.9%)9 (6.7%)
Total382 (84.3%)10 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jones County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jones County are Management (120 | 24.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (34 | 7.0%), Community & Social Service (32 | 6.6%), Health Technologists (24 | 4.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (19 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jones County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jones 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 Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (97.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jones County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management77 (64.2%)43 (35.8%)
Business & Financial2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (9.4%)29 (90.6%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (2.9%)33 (97.1%)
Health Technologists1 (4.2%)23 (95.8%)
Total (Category)102 (47.0%)115 (53.0%)
Total (Overall)240 (49.2%)248 (50.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jones County are Food Preparation & Serving (47 | 9.6%), Security & Protection (13 | 2.7%), Law Enforcement (13 | 2.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (7 | 1.4%), and Healthcare Support (6 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Jones County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jones County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jones County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Security & Protection13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving18 (38.3%)29 (61.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)37 (47.4%)41 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)240 (49.2%)248 (50.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jones County are Office & Administration (54 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (32 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jones County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jones County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total (Category)10 (11.6%)76 (88.4%)
Total (Overall)240 (49.2%)248 (50.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jones County are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 5.3%), Construction & Extraction (17 | 3.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (15 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jones County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jones County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)53 (91.4%)5 (8.6%)
Total (Overall)240 (49.2%)248 (50.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jones County are Transportation (34 | 7.0%), and Production (15 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jones County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jones County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
Transportation34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)38 (77.5%)11 (22.5%)
Total (Overall)240 (49.2%)248 (50.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jones County

Employment Industries in Jones County

The major employment industries in Jones County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (93 | 19.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (70 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (57 | 11.7%), Public Administration (55 | 11.3%), and Utilities (45 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Jones County

Employment Industries by Sex in Jones County

The Jones County industries that see more men than women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Construction (86.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (96.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jones County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting78 (83.9%)15 (16.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction31 (86.1%)5 (13.9%)
Manufacturing6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Wholesale Trade1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Retail Trade19 (33.3%)38 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Utilities31 (68.9%)14 (31.1%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (3.7%)26 (96.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (7.1%)26 (92.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (22.9%)54 (77.1%)
Public Administration19 (34.5%)36 (65.4%)
Total240 (49.2%)248 (50.8%)

Education in Jones County

School Enrollment in Jones County

The most common levels of schooling among the 207 students in Jones County are middle school (71 | 34.3%), high school (60 | 29.0%), and elementary school (38 | 18.4%).
School Enrollment in Jones County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool94.3%
Kindergarten146.8%
Elementary School3818.4%
Middle School7134.3%
High School6029.0%
College / Undergraduate157.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total207100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jones County

Out of a total of 207 students who are enrolled in schools in Jones County, 14 (6.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 193 (93.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (15.8% 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 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jones County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old47 (90.4%)5 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48 (84.2%)9 (15.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (93.2%)14 (6.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jones County

Bio, nature & agricultural (67 | 25.5%), education (65 | 24.7%), science & technology (33 | 12.6%), social sciences (25 | 9.5%), and literature & languages (21 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 263 individuals in Jones County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jones County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6725.5%
Physical & Health Sciences10.4%
Psychology83.0%
Social Sciences259.5%
Engineering51.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies51.9%
Science & Technology3312.6%
Business207.6%
Education6524.7%
Literature & Languages218.0%
Liberal Arts & History31.1%
Visual & Performing Arts83.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities20.8%
Total263100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jones County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jones County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jones County are males with 2 vehicles (62, accounting for 25.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (48, making up 26.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jones County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle21 (8.7%)27 (11.4%)
2 Vehicles62 (25.8%)48 (20.3%)
3 Vehicles62 (25.8%)74 (31.2%)
4 Vehicles41 (17.1%)45 (19.0%)
5 or more Vehicles44 (18.3%)43 (18.1%)
Total240 (100.0%)237 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jones County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jones County are less than 5 minutes (196 commuters, 48.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (44 commuters, 10.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (39 commuters, 9.7%).
Commute Time in Jones County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes19648.5%
5 to 9 Minutes4410.9%
10 to 14 Minutes399.7%
15 to 19 Minutes235.7%
20 to 24 Minutes61.5%
25 to 29 Minutes123.0%
30 to 34 Minutes307.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes10.3%
45 to 59 Minutes256.2%
60 to 89 Minutes245.9%
90 or more Minutes41.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Jones County

The most common commute times in Jones County are less than 5 minutes (105 commuters, 46.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (91 commuters, 51.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jones County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes105 (46.5%)91 (51.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes33 (14.6%)11 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes18 (8.0%)21 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes15 (6.6%)8 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (0.9%)4 (2.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (2.2%)7 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes27 (11.9%)3 (1.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (5.8%)12 (6.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (1.8%)20 (11.2%)
90 or more Minutes4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jones County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jones County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (52, 23.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (52, 29.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jones County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM52 (23.0%)9 (5.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM46 (20.3%)24 (13.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM34 (15.0%)49 (27.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46 (20.3%)52 (29.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (0.9%)6 (3.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (9.3%)17 (9.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (1.3%)14 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)178 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jones County

Occupancy by Ownership in Jones County

Of the total 381 dwellings in Jones County, owner-occupied units account for 288 (75.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 93 (24.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jones County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units28875.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9324.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units381100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jones County

Occupancy by Household Size in Jones County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11831.0%
2-Person Household13936.5%
3-Person Household5915.5%
4+ Person Household6517.1%
Total Housing Units381100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jones County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jones County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household79 (66.9%)39 (33.1%)
2-Person Household119 (85.6%)20 (14.4%)
3-Person Household52 (88.1%)7 (11.9%)
4+ Person Household38 (58.5%)27 (41.5%)
Total Housing Units288 (75.6%)93 (24.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jones County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jones County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma82 (66.7%)41 (33.3%)
College/Associate Degree87 (75.6%)28 (24.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher115 (82.7%)24 (17.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jones County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jones County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8321.8%
35 to 44 Years328.4%
45 to 54 Years5715.0%
55 to 64 Years7820.5%
65 to 74 Years6015.8%
75 to 84 Years5313.9%
85 Years and Over184.7%
Total381100.0%

Housing Finances in Jones County

Median Income by Occupancy in Jones County

Median Income by Occupancy in Jones County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied288 (75.6%)$63,750
Renter-Occupied93 (24.4%)$51,250
Average381 (100.0%)$61,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jones County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jones County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)7 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99910 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (10.4%)33 (35.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99969 (24.0%)17 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (15.6%)26 (28.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99940 (13.9%)10 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more41 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jones County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jones County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30016 (5.6%)17 (18.3%)
$300 to $49982 (28.5%)2 (2.1%)
$500 to $79976 (26.4%)45 (48.4%)
$800 to $99946 (16.0%)7 (7.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49940 (13.9%)1 (1.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jones County

Housing Structures in Jones County

Housing Structures in Jones County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24464.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments102.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments153.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20.5%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other11028.9%
Total381100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jones County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jones County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached208 (85.3%)36 (14.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other80 (72.7%)30 (27.3%)
Total288 (75.6%)93 (24.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jones County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jones County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)2 (2.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.4%)17 (18.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms73 (25.4%)36 (38.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms115 (39.9%)21 (22.6%)
8 or more Rooms96 (33.3%)17 (18.3%)
Total288 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jones County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jones County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas116 (40.3%)41 (44.1%)
Electricity142 (49.3%)52 (55.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene13 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jones County

Household Vehicle Usage in Jones County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (1.0%)7 (7.5%)
1 Vehicle57 (19.8%)12 (12.9%)
2 Vehicles65 (22.6%)48 (51.6%)
3 or more Vehicles163 (56.6%)26 (28.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jones County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jones County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units21771
Median Property Value$86,300$143,400
Median Household Income$61,583$2
Monthly Housing Costs$526$2
Real Estate Taxes$729$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jones County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jones County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00079 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99943 (19.8%)23 (32.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99973 (33.6%)32 (45.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99916 (7.4%)14 (19.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (1.4%)2 (2.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total217 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jones County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jones County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99918 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (12.4%)3 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99922 (10.1%)3 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99946 (21.2%)18 (25.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99937 (17.1%)23 (32.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99926 (12.0%)8 (11.3%)
$150,000 or more39 (18.0%)14 (19.7%)
Total217 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jones County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jones County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x161 (74.2%)66,146 (93,163.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x36 (16.6%)30 (42.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)14 (19.7%)
4.0x or more20 (9.2%)10 (14.1%)
Total217 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jones County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jones County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800112 (51.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49926 (12.0%)15 (21.1%)
$800 to $1,49969 (31.8%)15 (21.1%)
Total217 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jones County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jones County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jones County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years125 (93.3%)9 (6.7%)
6 to 18 Years137 (77.4%)40 (22.6%)
19 to 25 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years124 (82.7%)26 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
45 to 54 Years96 (87.3%)14 (12.7%)
55 to 64 Years132 (90.4%)14 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total880 (87.5%)126 (12.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jones County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jones County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born125 (93.3%)9 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen137 (77.4%)40 (22.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jones County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jones County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00075 (91.5%)7 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999179 (82.1%)39 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999142 (77.6%)41 (22.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999195 (97.5%)5 (2.5%)
$100,000 and over289 (89.5%)34 (10.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jones County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jones County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 679 (59.0%)46 (34.3%)
6 to 18 Years78 (44.1%)67 (37.9%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years6 (4.0%)118 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)24 (51.1%)
45 to 54 Years6 (5.4%)90 (81.8%)
55 to 64 Years23 (15.8%)118 (80.8%)
65 to 74 Years85 (85.9%)77 (77.8%)
75 Years and over118 (100.0%)39 (33.1%)
Total395 (39.3%)604 (60.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jones County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jones County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (9.0%)7 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (25.0%)5 (7.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jones County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jones County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over13 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jones County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jones County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.5%)2 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (5.8%)5 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jones County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (5.8%)5 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jones County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (7.6%)

Technology Access in Jones County

Computing Device Access in Jones County

Computing Device Access in Jones County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30479.8%
Smartphone31682.9%
Tablet23361.2%
No Computing Device3810.0%
Total381100.0%

Internet Access in Jones County

Internet Access in Jones County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet61.6%
Broadband Home28073.5%
Cellular Data Only174.5%
Satellite Internet318.1%
No Internet6015.8%
Total381100.0%

Jones County Summary

Jones County is located in the northeastern corner of South Dakota, and is bordered by the states of North Dakota and Minnesota. The county seat is Murdo, and the county was named after Ansel Briggs Jones, a former territorial legislator. As of the 2010 census, the population of Jones County was 1,764, making it the second least populous county in South Dakota.

Geography

Jones County is located in the northeastern corner of South Dakota, and is bordered by the states of North Dakota and Minnesota. The county has a total area of 1,072 square miles, of which 1,062 square miles is land and 10 square miles is water. The terrain of the county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Grand River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county is home to several small lakes, including Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, and Lake Francis Case. The county also contains several state parks, including the Badlands National Park, the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and the Fort Pierre National Grassland.

Economy

The economy of Jones County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The county also has a large cattle industry, with many ranchers raising beef and dairy cattle.
In addition to agriculture, Jones County is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and automotive parts.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Jones County was 1,764, making it the second least populous county in South Dakota. The population is spread out across the county, with the largest population centers being Murdo, Draper, and White River.
The racial makeup of the county is predominantly white, with 95.3% of the population being white, 1.2% being Native American, 0.2% being Asian, 0.1% being African American, and 3.2% being from other races. The median household income in the county is $41,944, and the median family income is $50,938.
The county is home to several small towns, including Murdo, Draper, White River, and Okaton. The county is also home to several small unincorporated communities, including Belvidere, Cottonwood, and Midland.

Conclusion

Jones County is located in the northeastern corner of South Dakota, and is bordered by the states of North Dakota and Minnesota. The county has a total area of 1,072 square miles, and is home to several small towns and unincorporated communities. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture, with many farms producing a variety of crops, and a large cattle industry. The population of the county is predominantly white, with a median household income of $41,944. Jones County is a rural county with a small population, but it is home to several small businesses and manufacturing companies, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jones County?
Total Population of Jones County is 1,006.
What is the Total Male Population of Jones County?
Total Male Population of Jones County is 414.
What is the Total Female Population of Jones County?
Total Female Population of Jones County is 592.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jones County?
There are 69.93 Males per 100 Females in Jones County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jones County?
There are 143.00 Females per 100 Males in Jones County.
What is the Median Population Age in Jones County?
Median Population Age in Jones County is 41.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jones County
Average Family Size in Jones County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jones County
Average Household Size in Jones County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jones County?
Per Capita income in Jones County is $30,962.
What is the Median Family Income in Jones County?
Median Family Income in Jones County is $83,000.
What is the Median Household income in Jones County?
Median Household Income in Jones County is $61,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jones County?
Income or Wage Gap in Jones County is 28.1%.
Women in Jones County earn 71.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jones County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jones County is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jones County?
There are 496 People in the Labor Forcein in Jones County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jones County?
65.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Jones County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jones County?
Unemployment Rate in Jones County is 1.6%.