Jones County, SD population by race
The table below shows Jones County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 787 | 78.23% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 1.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 191 | 18.99% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 1.19% |
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Jones 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; Jones County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Jones County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Jones County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 78.23% are white, 1.39% are Black or African American, 18.99% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.20% are some other race and 1.19% are multiracial.
Jones 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 White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Jones County is White with a population of 787 (78.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12 (1.19% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Jones County, SD
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,006 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Jones County is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 787 (78.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Jones County, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Jones County's Non-Hispanic population.
Jones 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 | 787 | 78.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 14 | 1.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 191 | 18.99% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 2 | 0.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12 | 1.19% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Jones County's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Jones County, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Jones County population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Jones County's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Jones County, SD have?
Jones County, SD has 14 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.39% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Jones County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Jones County, SD?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Jones County is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 18.99% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Jones County.
What is the majority race in Jones County, SD?
With a population of 787 (78.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Jones County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Jones County, with 18.99% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
