Jackson County, SD population by race
The table below shows Jackson County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 928 | 32.70% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,797 | 63.32% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 88 | 3.10% |
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Jackson County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Jackson County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Jackson County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Jackson County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 32.70% are white, 0.28% are Black or African American, 63.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.60% are Asian and 3.10% are multiracial.
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Jackson County, SD population by race.
The largest racial group in Jackson County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 1,797 (63.32% of the total population).
Jackson County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Jackson County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 1,797 (63.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 88 (3.10% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Jackson County, SD
By ethnicity, 23 (0.81% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 2,815 (99.19% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Jackson County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 1,796 (63.80% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Jackson County, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Jackson County's Non-Hispanic population.
Jackson County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 928 | 32.97% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,796 | 63.80% |
| Asian alone | 17 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 66 | 2.34% |
Among the Hispanic population in Jackson County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 22 (95.65% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Jackson County, SD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Jackson County's Hispanic population.
Jackson County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1 | 4.35% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 95.65% |
Things to know
What percentage of Jackson County, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.81% of Jackson County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Jackson County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 22 (95.65% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Jackson County, SD have?
Jackson County, SD has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.28% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Jackson County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Jackson County, SD?
With 99.19% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Jackson County.
That being said, with a 32.70% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Jackson County.
What is the majority race in Jackson County, SD?
With a population of 1,797 (63.32% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Jackson County.
Whites are second largest race in Jackson County, with 32.70% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
