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Sanborn County, South Dakota

Coordinates: 44°02′N 98°05′W / 44.03°N 98.09°W / 44.03; -98.09
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Sanborn County
County
Steam-powered automobile by E.S. Callihan in Woonsocket (1884)
Steam-powered automobile by E.S. Callihan in Woonsocket (1884)
Map of South Dakota highlighting Sanborn 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: 44°02′N 98°05′W / 44.03°N 98.09°W / 44.03; -98.09
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1883
Named forGeorge W. Sanborn
SeatWoonsocket
Largest cityWoonsocket
Area
 • Total
570 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Land569 sq mi (1,470 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,330
 • Estimate 
(2023)
2,399 Increase
 • Density4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Sanborn County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,330.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Woonsocket.[2] The county was created by the Dakota Territorial legislature on May 1, 1883, with land partitioned from Miner County. It was fully organized by July 18, 1883.[3]

Geography

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The terrain of Sanborn County consists of rolling hills, largely devoted to agriculture. The James River flows southward through the east-central part of the county, and the SW part of the country is drained by Dry Run Creek.[4] The terrain slopes to the south and to the southeast; its highest point is in its SW corner, at 1,358 ft (414 m) ASL.[5] The county has a total area of 570 square miles (1,500 km2), of which 569 square miles (1,470 km2) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) (0.2%) is water.[6]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Protected areas[4]

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  • McCoy Lake State Public Shooting Area

Lakes and reservoirs[4]

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  • Long Lake
  • Twin Lakes (partial)

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18904,610—
19004,464−3.2%
19106,60748.0%
19207,87719.2%
19307,326−7.0%
19405,754−21.5%
19505,142−10.6%
19604,641−9.7%
19703,697−20.3%
19803,213−13.1%
19902,833−11.8%
20002,675−5.6%
20102,355−12.0%
20202,330−1.1%
2023 (est.)2,399[7]3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 2,330 people, 936 households, and 630 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 4.1 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km2). There were 1,134 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 2,355 people, 975 households, and 630 families in the county. The population density was 4.1 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km2). There were 1,172 housing units at an average density of 2.1 units per square mile (0.81 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.0% white, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry.

Of the 975 households, 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.4% were non-families, and 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 47.1 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,732 and the median income for a family was $56,304. Males had a median income of $32,361 versus $23,724 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,055. About 7.7% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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City

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Towns

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Census-designated place

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Unincorporated community

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Townships

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  • Afton
  • Benedict
  • Butler
  • Diana
  • Elliott
  • Floyd
  • Jackson
  • Letcher
  • Logan
  • Oneida
  • Ravenna
  • Silver Creek
  • Twin Lake
  • Union
  • Warren
  • Woonsocket

Politics

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Sanborn County has been a swing county in the past, but in recent decades has tended to vote Republican. In 64% of the national elections since 1960, the county selected the Republican Party candidate (as of 2020).

United States presidential election results for Sanborn County, South Dakota[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 929 76.65% 259 21.37% 24 1.98%
2020 905 76.37% 257 21.69% 23 1.94%
2016 819 72.93% 241 21.46% 63 5.61%
2012 688 61.70% 389 34.89% 38 3.41%
2008 669 55.43% 500 41.43% 38 3.15%
2004 817 57.29% 581 40.74% 28 1.96%
2000 767 60.49% 468 36.91% 33 2.60%
1996 630 43.81% 647 44.99% 161 11.20%
1992 595 36.96% 632 39.25% 383 23.79%
1988 815 51.10% 770 48.28% 10 0.63%
1984 1,080 63.72% 611 36.05% 4 0.24%
1980 1,178 60.97% 628 32.51% 126 6.52%
1976 881 46.08% 1,025 53.61% 6 0.31%
1972 1,064 49.60% 1,074 50.07% 7 0.33%
1968 1,024 49.71% 956 46.41% 80 3.88%
1964 912 39.43% 1,401 60.57% 0 0.00%
1960 1,254 50.10% 1,249 49.90% 0 0.00%
1956 1,327 50.48% 1,302 49.52% 0 0.00%
1952 1,761 66.05% 905 33.95% 0 0.00%
1948 990 48.03% 1,046 50.75% 25 1.21%
1944 1,212 54.84% 998 45.16% 0 0.00%
1940 1,732 55.34% 1,398 44.66% 0 0.00%
1936 1,174 36.64% 1,919 59.89% 111 3.46%
1932 860 26.21% 2,398 73.09% 23 0.70%
1928 1,576 54.08% 1,321 45.33% 17 0.58%
1924 1,184 47.34% 327 13.07% 990 39.58%
1920 1,125 49.89% 517 22.93% 613 27.18%
1916 711 42.00% 898 53.04% 84 4.96%
1912 0 0.00% 577 37.13% 977 62.87%
1908 847 57.70% 513 34.95% 108 7.36%
1904 1,013 74.05% 265 19.37% 90 6.58%
1900 628 51.56% 549 45.07% 41 3.37%
1896 530 50.72% 500 47.85% 15 1.44%
1892 564 55.62% 95 9.37% 355 35.01%

Education

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School districts include:[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ History of SD Counties/Sanborn (accessed February 8, 2019)
  4. ^ a b c Sanborn County SD Google Maps (accessed February 8, 2019)
  5. ^ ""Find an Altitude" Google Maps (accessed February 8, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  7. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2023". Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  10. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  11. ^ "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 28, 2015.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Sanborn County, SD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 10, 2024. - Text list

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