Jackson County, South Dakota Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Jackson County, South Dakota
Jackson County, South Dakota Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
2,802
Median Age
34.3
Male Median
33.8
Female Median
34.6
Jackson County, South Dakota Population Growth

Jackson County, South Dakota Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.3%%.
-6.3%% Growth
Jackson County, South Dakota Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Jackson County, South Dakota Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.3 | 2,802 |
| 2023 | 33.2 | 2,826 |
| 2022 | 33.4 | 2,838 |
| 2021 | 32.7 | 2,868 |
| 2020 | 33.2 | 3,296 |
| 2019 | 32.2 | 3,290 |
| 2018 | 30.6 | 3,287 |
| 2017 | 31.6 | 3,275 |
| 2016 | 30.0 | 3,268 |
| 2015 | 30.5 | 3,237 |
| 2014 | 30.9 | 3,180 |
| 2013 | 32.0 | 3,116 |
| 2012 | 33.8 | 3,067 |
| 2011 | 32.6 | 3,031 |
| 2010 | 29.0 | 2,991 |
Jackson County, South Dakota Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9.6% |
| 5–17 | 23.4% |
| 18–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–54 | 19.8% |
| 55–64 | 15.6% |
| 65+ | 12.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Jackson County, South Dakota
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 60.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 22.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Jackson County, South Dakota
The median age in Jackson County, South Dakota is 34.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Jackson County, South Dakota is 2,802.
In Jackson County, South Dakota, seniors (ages 65+) make up 12.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 23.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Jackson County, South Dakota is aging.