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McCook County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. At the 2020 census, the population was 5,682.[1] Its county seat is Salem.[2] The county was established in 1873, and was organized in 1878.[3] It was named for the former governor of the Dakota Territory and Civil War general Edwin Stanton McCook.[4][5]

McCook County
U.S. county
McCook County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°40′N 97°22′W
Country United States
State South Dakota
FoundedJanuary 8, 1873 (created)
June 15, 1878 (organized)
Named forEdwin Stanton McCook
SeatSalem
Largest citySalem
Area
 • Total577 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land574 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Water2.7 sq mi (7 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,682
 • Estimate 
(2021)
5,695
 • Density9.8/sq mi (3.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.mccookcountysd.com

McCook County is part of the Sioux Falls, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area.


Geography


The terrain of McCook County consists of rolling hills, mostly devoted to agriculture.[6] The terrain slopes to the south and southwest; its highest point is near its northeast corner, at 1,798' (548m) ASL.[7] The county has a total area of 577 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 574 square miles (1,490 km2) is land and 2.7 square miles (7.0 km2) (0.5%) is water.[8]


Major highways



Adjacent counties



Protected areas[6]



Lakes[6]



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18801,283—
18906,448402.6%
19008,68934.8%
19109,58910.4%
19209,9904.2%
193010,3163.3%
19409,793−5.1%
19508,828−9.9%
19608,268−6.3%
19707,246−12.4%
19806,444−11.1%
19905,688−11.7%
20005,8322.5%
20105,618−3.7%
20205,6821.1%
2021 (est.)5,695[9]0.2%
US Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census


As of the 2000 United States Census,[14] there were 5,832 people, 2,204 households, and 1,558 families in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile (4/km2). There were 2,383 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.87% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,204 households, out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.10% were married couples living together, 5.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.30% were non-families. 26.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.15.

The county population Contained 28.40% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,396, and the median income for a family was $42,609. Males had a median income of $28,390 versus $21,073 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,374. About 5.50% of families and 8.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.90% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.


2010 census


As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,618 people, 2,168 households, and 1,535 families in the county.[15] The population density was 9.8 inhabitants per square mile (3.8/km2). There were 2,491 housing units at an average density of 4.3 per square mile (1.7/km2).[16] The racial makeup of the county was 98.0% white, 0.4% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population.[15] In terms of ancestry, 61.5% were German, 12.8% were Irish, 11.1% were Norwegian, 7.4% were Swedish, 6.2% were Dutch, 5.2% were English, and 3.5% were American.[17]

Of the 2,168 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.2% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 42.7 years.[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $42,022 and the median income for a family was $57,287. Males had a median income of $35,951 versus $29,750 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,502. About 5.2% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.[18]


Politics


McCook County voters usually vote Republican. Although the county was one only 130 nationwide to support favorite son George McGovern in 1972, it has selected the Democratic nominee in only six other elections since South Dakota's statehood, and none since 1980.

United States presidential election results for McCook County, South Dakota[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 2,068 71.31% 769 26.52% 63 2.17%
2016 1,794 69.35% 623 24.08% 170 6.57%
2012 1,655 63.34% 905 34.63% 53 2.03%
2008 1,646 55.89% 1,219 41.39% 80 2.72%
2004 2,017 61.66% 1,201 36.72% 53 1.62%
2000 1,610 61.19% 965 36.68% 56 2.13%
1996 1,292 47.45% 1,166 42.82% 265 9.73%
1992 1,177 39.44% 1,167 39.11% 640 21.45%
1988 1,501 50.00% 1,492 49.70% 9 0.30%
1984 1,902 56.57% 1,448 43.07% 12 0.36%
1980 2,014 56.83% 1,223 34.51% 307 8.66%
1976 1,744 48.74% 1,822 50.92% 12 0.34%
1972 1,963 49.53% 1,993 50.29% 7 0.18%
1968 1,959 51.55% 1,653 43.50% 188 4.95%
1964 1,756 44.60% 2,181 55.40% 0 0.00%
1960 2,375 56.93% 1,797 43.07% 0 0.00%
1956 2,225 77.85% 633 22.15% 0 0.00%
1952 2,991 72.63% 1,127 27.37% 0 0.00%
1948 2,064 59.46% 1,387 39.96% 20 0.58%
1944 2,516 68.39% 1,163 31.61% 0 0.00%
1940 3,310 66.12% 1,696 33.88% 0 0.00%
1936 2,117 43.64% 2,536 52.28% 198 4.08%
1932 1,436 32.47% 2,884 65.22% 102 2.31%
1928 2,234 55.78% 1,758 43.90% 13 0.32%
1924 1,368 44.27% 457 14.79% 1,265 40.94%
1920 1,864 60.52% 565 18.34% 651 21.14%
1916 1,194 52.19% 1,021 44.62% 73 3.19%
1912 0 0.00% 962 44.64% 1,193 55.36%
1908 1,209 57.00% 826 38.94% 86 4.05%
1904 1,284 63.00% 693 34.00% 61 2.99%
1900 978 49.07% 989 49.62% 26 1.30%
1896 678 39.03% 1,047 60.28% 12 0.69%
1892 573 37.35% 262 17.08% 699 45.57%



Communities



Cities



Unincorporated communities[6]



Townships


The county is divided into sixteen townships:


Other places



See also



References


  1. "2020 Census Results". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  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". The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  4. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 997. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  5. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 162.
  6. McCook County SD Google Maps (accessed February 5, 2019)
  7. ""Find an Altitude" Google Maps (accessed February 5, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
  8. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 24, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  9. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  10. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  11. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  12. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  13. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  14. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  15. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  16. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  17. "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  18. "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  19. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  20. Andrews, John (March 17, 2017). "Inspired by McCook County". South Dakota Magazine.


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[de] McCook County

McCook County[1] ist ein County im Bundesstaat South Dakota der Vereinigten Staaten. Er wurde nach dem früheren Gouverneur von South Dakota Edwin Stanton McCook benannt. Der Sitz der Countyverwaltung (County Seat) ist in Salem.
- [en] McCook County, South Dakota


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