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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]

Spink County
U.S. county
Spink County Courthouse (2013)
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°56′N 98°21′W
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 
(2021)
6,269
 • Density4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.spinkcounty-sd.org

Geography


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' (434m) 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]


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Adjacent counties



Lakes[4]



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
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%
2021 (est.)6,269[7]−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census


As of the 2000 United States Census,[12] there were 7,454 people, 2,847 households, and 1,933 families in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (2/km2). There were 3,352 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.56% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 1.48% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,847 households, out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

The county population contained 25.60% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 18.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 107.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,717, and the median income for a family was $37,114. Males had a median income of $25,065 versus $20,386 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,728. About 10.20% of families and 12.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.

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


2010 census


As of the 2010 census, there were 6,415 people, 2,608 households, and 1,677 families in the county.[14] 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 per square mile (0.81/km2).[15] 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.[14] 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.[16]

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.[14]

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.[17]


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Other unincorporated communities[4]



Townships



Politics


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 2016).

United States presidential election results for Spink County, South Dakota[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
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



References


  1. "2020 Census Results". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  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. Spink 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. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021". Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  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. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  13. "New Hutterite Community being Planned in Spink County". Rapid City Journal. Associated Press. July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  14. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  15. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  16. "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  17. "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  18. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.


На других языках

[de] Spink County

Spink County[1] ist ein County im Bundesstaat South Dakota der Vereinigten Staaten.
- [en] Spink County, South Dakota

[ru] Спинк (округ)

Округ Спинк (англ. Spink County) располагается в штате Южная Дакота, США. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 6 415 человек.


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