Jackson County, SD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$26,686
Per Capita Income
$17,120
Poverty Rate
37.5%
SNAP Recipients
28.8%
Gini Index
0.516
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K46.1%
$25K–$50K15.5%
$50K–$75K16.9%
$75K–$100K5.5%
$100K–$150K11.9%
$150K–$200K2.7%
$200K+1.4%
The median household income in Jackson County, SD is $26,686 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $17,120. 37.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 28.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.516 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).