Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

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2024 Population

135,496

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

0.539% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.5%

0.875% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$71,847

5.22% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$208,200

6.17% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

62,283

0.744% 1-year growth

About

8.1% 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.

96.9% 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 (2,679 degrees awarded in 2024), Dakota State University (685 degrees), and Mitchell Technical College (522 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was $208,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD borders 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 135k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.61% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (6.25k people).

In 2024, there were 33.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.47k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are Spanish (4,660 households), German (1,273 households), and Other Languages of Asia (860 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,525

Women

49%

69,120

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 135,645 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.9%

2024 Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.9% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
115k ± 365
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.47k ± 481
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.41k ± 384

5.72%

Hispanic Population

7.75k people

5.72% of the people in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are hispanic (7.75k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
845 ± 711 people
Mexico
765 ± 677 people
Guatemala
567 ± 583 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was India, the natal country of 845 Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents, followed by Mexico with 765 and Guatemala with 567.

Foreign-Born Population

4.61%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

4.37%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.9k people

As of 2024, 4.61% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents (6.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 4.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
4,660 households (3.66%)
German
1,273 households (0.999%)
Other Languages of Asia
860 households (0.675%)

8.1% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Spanish. 3.66% 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
2,408 ± 263
Gulf War (2001-)
1,295 ± 214
Gulf War (1990s)
830 ± 182

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD.

Health

93.5% of the population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 50.9% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,134 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.48%

Uninsured

50.9%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew by 7.15% from 6.05% to 6.48%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD employs 62.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD were Elementary & secondary schools (5,161 people), Construction (3,586 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,222 people), and the highest paying industries were Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($131,545), Warehousing & storage ($123,855), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($121,728).

Males in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,933. The income inequality in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,708

Women

47.7%

32,575

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD in 2024 was 62,283 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.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

62.3k

2024 Value

0.744%

1 Year growth

± 0.744%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 0.744%, from 61.8k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,771 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,613 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,541 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.3k

2024 Value

0.744%

1 Year growth

± 0.744%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew at a rate of 0.744%, from 61.8k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,161 people), Construction (3,586 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,222 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

$50,235

Median earning men ± $1,073

$36,547

Median earning women ± $894

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,358), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,051), and Wholesale Trade ($63,269).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($47,912), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,932), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,110).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

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.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.2%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

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

District 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 2024, universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD awarded 4,137 degrees. The student population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 8,825 male students and 9,083 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are White (3,436 and 88.3%), Hispanic or Latino (133 and 3.42%), Two or More Races (89 and 2.29%), and Asian (79 and 2.03%).

The largest universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are South Dakota State University (2,679 and 64.8%), Dakota State University (685 and 16.6%), and Mitchell Technical College (522 and 12.6%).

The most popular majors in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are Registered Nursing (417 and 10.1%), Business & Managerial Economics (155 and 3.75%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (152 and 3.67%).

The median tuition costs are $22,650 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 2024 in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 17,908 (49.3% men and 50.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 17,908 students enrolled in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,297 records, of which 52% were women and 48% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
357 degrees awarded
Business & Managerial Economics
155 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
90 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Registered Nursing with 357 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
2,679 degrees awarded
Dakota State University
685 degrees awarded
Mitchell Technical College
522 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Dakota State University with 2,679 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,077 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, which is 1.01 times more than the 2,060 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,436 degrees mean that there were 25.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 133 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 ($22,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($3,432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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 2024, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.529% 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 2024 were High School or Equivalent (31.8k), Some college (24.8k), and Bachelors Degree (19.1k).

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 $208,200 in 2024, which is 0.626 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $196,100 to $208,200, a 6.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is 68.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 15.8 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.

Housing

Property

$208,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,769

$37,414

Median Property Taxes

±$1,108

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 $3k+ 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

68.9%

Homeownership

2024

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.9% of the housing units in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$71,847

Median Household Income

± $2,423

54.3k

Number of Households

± 1,504

In 2024, the median household income of the 54.3k households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew to $71,847 from the previous year's value of $68,280.

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

0.416

2024 Wage GINI in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

0.415

2023 Wage GINI in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

In 2024, the income inequality in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.226% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (75.6%)
Worked At Home (9.79%)
Carpooled (8.59%)

In 2024, 75.6% of workers in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.79%) and those who carpooled to work (8.59%).

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

15.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.16% 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 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

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

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.