Spink County, South Dakota

Spink County
County
Spink County Courthouse (2013)
Spink County Courthouse (2013)
Map of South Dakota highlighting Spink 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°56′N 98°21′W / 44.94°N 98.35°W / 44.94; -98.35
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1879 (organized)
Named forS.L. Spink
SeatRedfield
Largest cityRedfield
Area
 • Total1,510 sq mi (3,900 km2)
 • Land1,504 sq mi (3,900 km2)
 • Water5.8 sq mi (15 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,361
 • Estimate 
(2023)
6,166 Decrease
 • Density4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.spinkcounty-sd.org

Spink County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,361.[1] Its county seat is Redfield.[2] The county was created in 1873, and was organized in 1879 within Dakota Territory.[3]

Geography

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The terrain of Spink County consists of rolling hills, dedicated to agriculture. The James River flows southerly through the central portion of the county.[4] The terrain slopes to the south; its highest point is in its northeast corner, at 1,424 ft (434 m) ASL.[5] The county has a total area of 1,510 square miles (3,900 km2), of which 1,504 square miles (3,900 km2) is land and 5.8 square miles (15 km2) (0.4%) is water.[6]

Major highways

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Protected area

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Adjacent counties

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Lakes[4]

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  • Alkali Lake
  • Cottonwood Lake
  • Twin Lakes

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880477—
189010,5812,118.2%
19009,487−10.3%
191015,98168.5%
192015,768−1.3%
193015,304−2.9%
194012,527−18.1%
195012,204−2.6%
196011,706−4.1%
197010,595−9.5%
19809,201−13.2%
19907,981−13.3%
20007,454−6.6%
20106,415−13.9%
20206,361−0.8%
2023 (est.)6,166[7]−3.1%
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 6,361 people, 2,520 households, and 1,560 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 4.2 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km2). There were 2,983 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 6,415 people, 2,608 households, and 1,677 families in the county. The population density was 4.3 inhabitants per square mile (1.7/km2). There were 3,139 housing units at an average density of 2.1 units per square mile (0.81 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.1% white, 1.2% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 52.6% were German, 11.6% were Norwegian, 10.0% were Irish, 9.2% were English, and 5.5% were American.

Of the 2,608 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.7% were non-families, and 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 44.4 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $45,000 and the median income for a family was $60,639. Males had a median income of $40,273 versus $26,139 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,295. About 8.2% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Several Hutterite communities are in Spink County, including near Ashton and Stratford.[13]

Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Census-designated places

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Other unincorporated communities[4]

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Townships

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  • Antelope
  • Athol
  • Belle Plaine
  • Belmont
  • Benton
  • Beotia
  • Buffalo
  • Capitola
  • Clifton
  • Conde
  • Cornwall
  • Crandon
  • Exline
  • Frankfort
  • Garfield
  • Great Bend
  • Groveland
  • Harmony
  • Harrison
  • Jefferson
  • Lake
  • La Prairie
  • Lincoln
  • Lodi
  • Mellette
  • Northville
  • Olean
  • Prairie Center
  • Redfield
  • Richfield
  • Spring
  • Sumner
  • Tetonka
  • Three Rivers
  • Tulare
  • Turton
  • Union

Politics

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Spink County was historically a swing county, but in the past few decades has become fairly Republican. In no national election since 1992 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2020).

United States presidential election results for Spink County, South Dakota[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 2,104 66.52% 998 31.55% 61 1.93%
2016 1,854 62.83% 919 31.14% 178 6.03%
2012 1,670 54.92% 1,300 42.75% 71 2.33%
2008 1,660 50.78% 1,550 47.42% 59 1.80%
2004 2,259 59.86% 1,478 39.16% 37 0.98%
2000 1,957 59.59% 1,274 38.79% 53 1.61%
1996 1,651 45.00% 1,636 44.59% 382 10.41%
1992 1,527 37.14% 1,732 42.12% 853 20.74%
1988 1,969 48.47% 2,071 50.98% 22 0.54%
1984 2,627 60.75% 1,680 38.85% 17 0.39%
1980 2,915 60.30% 1,572 32.52% 347 7.18%
1976 2,003 42.81% 2,650 56.64% 26 0.56%
1972 2,547 52.19% 2,321 47.56% 12 0.25%
1968 2,068 42.08% 2,669 54.30% 178 3.62%
1964 1,953 38.50% 3,120 61.50% 0 0.00%
1960 2,738 51.65% 2,563 48.35% 0 0.00%
1956 2,683 48.29% 2,873 51.71% 0 0.00%
1952 3,693 65.06% 1,983 34.94% 0 0.00%
1948 2,310 45.59% 2,702 53.33% 55 1.09%
1944 2,365 50.86% 2,285 49.14% 0 0.00%
1940 2,975 48.70% 3,134 51.30% 0 0.00%
1936 2,078 35.39% 3,569 60.79% 224 3.82%
1932 2,433 36.67% 4,046 60.98% 156 2.35%
1928 3,868 60.89% 2,451 38.59% 33 0.52%
1924 2,613 57.81% 595 13.16% 1,312 29.03%
1920 2,923 65.09% 785 17.48% 783 17.43%
1916 1,660 48.61% 1,622 47.50% 133 3.89%
1912 0 0.00% 1,347 44.53% 1,678 55.47%
1908 1,847 59.01% 1,121 35.81% 162 5.18%
1904 2,127 74.53% 492 17.24% 235 8.23%
1900 1,496 56.41% 1,087 40.99% 69 2.60%
1896 1,132 51.31% 1,061 48.10% 13 0.59%
1892 1,133 53.04% 171 8.01% 832 38.95%

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. ^ "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 31, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c "Spink County · South Dakota". Google Maps. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  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. ^ "New Hutterite Community being Planned in Spink County". Rapid City Journal. Associated Press. July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.

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