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Douglas County, South Dakota

Coordinates: 43°23′N 98°22′W / 43.39°N 98.36°W / 43.39; -98.36
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Douglas County
County
Douglas County Courthouse in Armour
Douglas County Courthouse in Armour
Map of South Dakota highlighting Douglas County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°23′N 98°22′W / 43.39°N 98.36°W / 43.39; -98.36
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1882 (organized)
Named forStephen A. Douglas
SeatArmour
Largest cityArmour
Area
 • Total
434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Land432 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Water1.9 sq mi (5 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,835
 • Estimate 
(2023)
2,838 Increase
 • Density6.5/sq mi (2.5/km2)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitedouglas.sdcounties.org

Douglas County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,835.[1] Its county seat is Armour.[2] The county was established in 1873 and organized in 1882.[3] It is named for Stephen Douglas,[4] Illinois political figure.

Geography

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The terrain of Douglas County consists of rolling hills, mostly dedicated to agriculture. The county's highest point is on its southwestern boundary, toward the SW corner, at 1,677 ft (511 m) ASL. The terrain slopes to the east.[5] The county has a total area of 434 square miles (1,120 km2), of which 432 square miles (1,120 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) (0.4%) is water.[6] It is the second-smallest county in South Dakota by area.

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Lakes

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  • Corsica Lake[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18904,600—
19005,0129.0%
19106,40027.7%
19206,9939.3%
19307,2363.5%
19406,348−12.3%
19505,636−11.2%
19605,113−9.3%
19704,569−10.6%
19804,181−8.5%
19903,746−10.4%
20003,458−7.7%
20103,002−13.2%
20202,835−5.6%
2023 (est.)2,838[8]0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 2,835 people, 1,134 households, and 779 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was 6.6 inhabitants per square mile (2.5/km2). There were 1,341 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 3,002 people, 1,210 households, and 819 families in the county. The population density was 7.0 inhabitants per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 1,439 housing units at an average density of 3.3 units per square mile (1.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.6% white, 1.8% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 34.8% were Dutch, 33.9% were German, 5.6% were Norwegian, 5.5% were Irish, 5.4% were Russian, and 5.1% were American.

Of the 1,210 households, 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.3% were non-families, and 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 48.3 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,794 and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $36,689 versus $24,883 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,200. About 7.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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Cities

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated community

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Townships

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  • Belmont
  • Chester
  • Clark
  • East Choleau
  • Garfield
  • Grandview
  • Holland
  • Independence
  • Iowa
  • Joubert
  • Lincoln
  • Valley
  • Walnut Grove
  • Washington

Ghost towns

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  • Douglas City
  • Flensburg
  • Grand View
  • Huston
  • Maitland

Politics

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Douglas County voters have long been reliably Republican. In only two national elections since 1892 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Douglas County, South Dakota[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 1,419 85.59% 219 13.21% 20 1.21%
2020 1,468 86.00% 216 12.65% 23 1.35%
2016 1,338 83.36% 214 13.33% 53 3.30%
2012 1,334 78.93% 332 19.64% 24 1.42%
2008 1,293 73.63% 424 24.15% 39 2.22%
2004 1,596 79.32% 393 19.53% 23 1.14%
2000 1,311 76.71% 363 21.24% 35 2.05%
1996 1,210 63.38% 524 27.45% 175 9.17%
1992 1,175 56.85% 481 23.27% 411 19.88%
1988 1,438 67.23% 695 32.49% 6 0.28%
1984 1,713 76.00% 536 23.78% 5 0.22%
1980 1,855 75.31% 508 20.63% 100 4.06%
1976 1,315 57.30% 975 42.48% 5 0.22%
1972 1,434 61.68% 887 38.15% 4 0.17%
1968 1,613 70.68% 592 25.94% 77 3.37%
1964 1,189 50.86% 1,149 49.14% 0 0.00%
1960 2,002 78.73% 541 21.27% 0 0.00%
1956 1,713 67.81% 813 32.19% 0 0.00%
1952 2,103 79.93% 528 20.07% 0 0.00%
1948 1,301 63.71% 736 36.04% 5 0.24%
1944 1,483 67.35% 719 32.65% 0 0.00%
1940 1,977 65.53% 1,040 34.47% 0 0.00%
1936 1,418 44.75% 1,680 53.01% 71 2.24%
1932 1,045 34.08% 2,005 65.39% 16 0.52%
1928 1,949 68.68% 879 30.97% 10 0.35%
1924 1,125 50.25% 317 14.16% 797 35.60%
1920 1,247 63.49% 386 19.65% 331 16.85%
1916 815 57.48% 597 42.10% 6 0.42%
1912 0 0.00% 714 47.41% 792 52.59%
1908 836 55.99% 647 43.34% 10 0.67%
1904 859 61.89% 499 35.95% 30 2.16%
1900 649 52.85% 567 46.17% 12 0.98%
1896 533 58.06% 380 41.39% 5 0.54%
1892 541 50.85% 109 10.24% 414 38.91%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 108.
  5. ^ ""Find an Altitude" Google Maps (accessed February 2, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  7. ^ "Corsica Lake". Google Maps. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2023". Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  11. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  13. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  14. ^ Joubert SD Google Maps (accessed February 2, 2019)
  15. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.

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