57038 Jefferson, SD is a small rural town located in the north-eastern region of South Dakota. The population of Jefferson is 1,559 and the population density is 33 people per square mile. Although there are not many businesses in town, some local favorites include J&M Meat Market, Moose Inn Bar & Grill, the Jefferson Livestock Auction Barn, and the Smith Drug Store. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at nearby Lake Pathmar and hiking around Caroline State Park. Other local organizations include the community church, 4-H Club and The Nature Center which provides events for all ages to learn about nature and conservation. Besides the 4-H Club there are also other sports teams including a girls basketball team and a boys football team that compete against other schools throughout the state.
The population in Jefferson (zip 57038) is 1,559. There are 29 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Jefferson (zip 57038) is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Jefferson (zip 57038) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Jefferson (zip 57038)
- 70.3% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 5.9% have children, but are single
Race in Jefferson (zip 57038)
- 95.1% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander