Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

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2021 Population

134,173

1.15% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

1.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

6.67% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,254

5.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$154,700

4.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,132

1.49% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD had a population of 134k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $59,254. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD declined from 135,740 to 134,173, a −1.15% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,314 to $59,254, a 5.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.37%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%), and White (Hispanic) (1.75%).

6.47% of the households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are South Dakota State University (2,586 degrees awarded in 2021), Dakota State University (598 degrees), and Mitchell Technical College (474 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was $154,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD borders Brown, Lyon, Redwood, Chippewa, Yellow Medicine, Lac qui Parle & Lincoln Counties PUMA, MN, Southwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, and Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD.

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Population & Diversity

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is home to a population of 134k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.04% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (5.42k people).

In 2021, there were 31.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.66k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.18k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are Spanish (3,277 households), German (1,177 households), and Other Languages of Asia (671 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,097

Women

48.4%

69,388

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 134,485 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 282
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.66k ± 424
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.18k ± 303

4.43%

Hispanic Population

5.94k people

4.43% of the people in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are hispanic (5.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
1,098 ± 810 people
India
857 ± 716 people
Mexico
507 ± 552 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,098 Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents, followed by India with 857 and Mexico with 507.

Foreign-Born Population

4.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.42k people

4.46%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.06k people

As of 2021, 4.04% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents (5.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 4.46%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,277 households (2.62%)
German
1,177 households (0.939%)
Other Languages of Asia
671 households (0.536%)

6.47% of the households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Spanish. 2.62% of the households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,599 ± 231
Gulf War (2001-)
1,174 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
821 ± 165

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD employs 63.1k people. The largest industries in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are Elementary & secondary schools (4,427 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,396 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,248 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($138,754), Air transportation ($84,302), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($79,554).

Males in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,945. The income inequality in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,562

Women

47.7%

33,525

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD in 2020 was 64,087 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD.

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Occupations

63.1k

2021 Value

−1.49%

1 Year decline

± −1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.49%, from 64.1k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,883 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,779 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,581 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.1k

2021 Value

−1.49%

1 Year decline

± −1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.49%, from 64.1k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,427 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,396 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,248 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, though some of these residents may live in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,429

Median earning men ± $811

$31,340

Median earning women ± $718

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,232), Wholesale Trade ($52,626), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,815).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,758), Public Administration ($41,404), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,965).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.63%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 61.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.63%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD awarded 3,893 degrees. The student population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,230 male students and 8,573 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are White (3,306 and 90.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (104 and 2.84%), Asian (72 and 1.97%), and Two or More Races (62 and 1.69%).

The largest universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are South Dakota State University (2,586 and 66.4%), Dakota State University (598 and 15.4%), and Mitchell Technical College (474 and 12.2%).

The most popular majors in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are Registered Nursing (379 and 9.74%), General Computer & Information Sciences (174 and 4.47%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (123 and 3.16%).

The median tuition costs in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are $19,650 for private four year colleges, and $7,695 and $11,001 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,803 (49% men and 51% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,803 students enrolled in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, 49% men and 51% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,060 records, of which 52.3% were women and 47.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
366 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
94 degrees awarded
General Animal Sciences
92 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Registered Nursing with 366 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

South Dakota State University
2,586 degrees awarded
Dakota State University
598 degrees awarded
Mitchell Technical College
474 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Dakota State University with 2,586 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,961 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, which is 1.02 times more than the 1,932 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,306 degrees mean that there were 31.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 104 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($3,432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.799% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.6k), Some college (26.2k), and Bachelors Degree (17.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was $154,700 in 2021, which is 0.632 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $147,400 to $154,700, a 4.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is 68.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 15.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is $59,254. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

Housing

Property

$154,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,692

$36,285

Median Property Taxes

±$1,031

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.5% of the housing units in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $78,204, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $66,585 and $61,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,254

Median Household Income

± $1,540

53k

Number of Households

± 1,362

In 2021, the median household income of the 53k households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew to $59,254 from the previous year's value of $56,314.

The following chart displays the households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

0.423

2020 Wage GINI in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

In 2021, the income inequality in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.3% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Worked At Home (8.48%)
Carpooled (7.66%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.48%) and those who carpooled to work (7.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.95% of the workforce in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD (14.6k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.9% of the population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 9.33% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 17% on non-group plans, and 2.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1257 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1608 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 497 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

1,257 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,257 patients per year. This represents a 3.53% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

9.33%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

17%

Non-Group

2.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD declined by 8.85% from 6.65% to 6.06%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.