Jefferson
City in Union County, South Dakota
Jefferson is a city in Union County, South Dakota, with 475 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,115 ft (340 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Sioux City, 6.0 miles SE.
- 475residents (2020 Census)
- 1,115 ftelevation · 340 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 931 / sq mipopulation density
- 57038ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 475 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. Jefferson was founded in 1859. Every year the citizens of Jefferson and surrounding area celebrate the founding of Jefferson during "Jefferson Days", a festival that includes a movie in the park, a car show, fireworks and parade.
The city has the name of President Thomas Jefferson.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $82,888
- Median home value
- $179,400
- Median age
- 40.6
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Jefferson had 475 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 475 |
|---|---|
| Density | 931 per sq mi (359 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 475 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6043° N, 96.5661° W |
| ZIP code | 57038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4632700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- North Sioux City6.0 mi SE
- Ponca, NE7.8 mi W
- Elk Point7.9 mi NW
- Dakota Dunes8.9 mi SE
- Westfield, IA10.7 mi N
- Jackson, NE10.8 mi S
- Sioux City, IA11.7 mi SE
- Richland11.8 mi N
- South Sioux City, NE12.5 mi SE
- Waterbury, NE13.3 mi SW
- Hinton, IA13.7 mi E
- Dakota City, NE14.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Union County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Jefferson, SD?
475 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, SD?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 57038.
What is the elevation of Jefferson?
1,115 feet (340 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson?
North Sioux City (6.0 mi), Ponca (7.8 mi), Elk Point (7.9 mi), Dakota Dunes (8.9 mi), Westfield (10.7 mi).
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