Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

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2022 Population

134,529

0.265% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.2

1.64% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11.3%

1.95% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$65,036

9.76% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$175,400

13.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,061

1.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD had a population of 135k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $65,036. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew from 134,173 to 134,529, a 0.265% increase and its median household income grew from $59,254 to $65,036, a 9.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.98%).

6.79% 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.

97.4% 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 (2,703 degrees awarded in 2022), Dakota State University (583 degrees), and Mitchell Technical College (464 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was $175,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD borders Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD, Southwest Minnesota PUMA, MN, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

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Population & Diversity

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is home to a population of 135k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.05% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (5.45k people).

In 2022, there were 30 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k 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 (3,522 households), German (1,336 households), and Other Languages of Asia (583 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,227

Women

48.3%

69,822

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 135,049 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.4%

2022 Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.4% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 97.3%, 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 ± 321
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.88k ± 540
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.31k ± 320

4.67%

Hispanic Population

6.28k people

4.67% of the people in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are hispanic (6.28k 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
1,064 ± 798 people
India
986 ± 768 people
Eastern Africa, Not Specified
498 ± 547 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,064 Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents, followed by India with 986 and Eastern Africa, Not Specified with 498.

Foreign-Born Population

4.05%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.45k people

4.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.42k people

As of 2022, 4.05% of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD residents (5.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 4.04%, 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
3,522 households (2.8%)
German
1,336 households (1.06%)
Other Languages of Asia
583 households (0.463%)

6.79% 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Spanish. 2.8% 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
2,467 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
1,177 ± 211
Gulf War (1990s)
787 ± 175

Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD employs 62.1k people. The largest industries in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are Elementary & secondary schools (4,826 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,249 people), and Construction (3,110 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($168,519), Not specified retail trade ($114,108), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($103,287).

Males in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,252. The income inequality in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, 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

62.1k

2022 Value

−1.7%

1 Year decline

± −1.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 63.1k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,828 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,824 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,657 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.1k

2022 Value

−1.7%

1 Year decline

± −1.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −1.7%, from 63.1k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,826 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,249 people), and Construction (3,110 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

$46,556

Median earning men ± $700

$33,217

Median earning women ± $951

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,806), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,460), and Wholesale Trade ($55,815).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($44,848), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,426), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,775).

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 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 2022, universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD awarded 3,993 degrees. The student population of Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,230 male students and 8,428 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are White (3,388 and 89.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (119 and 3.13%), Two or More Races (89 and 2.34%), and Black or African American (72 and 1.89%).

The largest universities in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are South Dakota State University (2,703 and 67.7%), Dakota State University (583 and 14.6%), and Mitchell Technical College (464 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are Registered Nursing (423 and 10.6%), General Computer & Information Sciences (137 and 3.43%), and General Studies (129 and 3.23%).

The median tuition costs in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD are $20,150 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 2022 in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 16,658 (49.4% men and 50.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 16,658 students enrolled in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, 49.4% men and 50.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,736 records, of which 51.8% were women and 48.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
376 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
95 degrees awarded
General Psychology
88 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was Registered Nursing with 376 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
2,703 degrees awarded
Dakota State University
583 degrees awarded
Mitchell Technical College
464 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was South Dakota State University with 2,703 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,967 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, which is 0.971 times less than the 2,026 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,388 degrees mean that there were 28.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 119 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 ($20,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($3,432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.513% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.794% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.2k), Some college (25.3k), and Bachelors Degree (18.3k).

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 $175,400 in 2022, which is 0.622 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $154,700 to $175,400, a 13.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD is 68.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 15.5 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 $65,036. In 2022, 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 $83,920, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD, with respective values of $71,510 and $67,552.

Housing

Property

$175,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,368

$36,134

Median Property Taxes

±$1,074

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

68.2%

Homeownership

2022

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 68.2% of the housing units in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

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 2022, 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 $83,920, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD, with respective values of $71,510 and $67,552.

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.

$65,036

Median Household Income

± $1,733

53k

Number of Households

± 1,472

In 2022, the median household income of the 53k households in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew to $65,036 from the previous year's value of $59,254.

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

0.417

2022 Wage GINI in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

0.429

2021 Wage GINI in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD

In 2022, the income inequality in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.73% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2022

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (9.17%)
Carpooled (8.18%)

In 2022, 76.6% of workers in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.17%) and those who carpooled to work (8.18%).

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

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.868% 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

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD (14.3k out of 127k 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 25 - 34.

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.

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 51.4% on employee plans, 9.55% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1243 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1257 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1552 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 465 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,243 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,243 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% decrease from the previous year (1,257 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% 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

6.09%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

9.55%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

2.27%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD grew by 0.548% from 6.06% to 6.09%.

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.