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Turner County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,673.[1] Its county seat is Parker.[2] The county was established in 1871, and was named for Dakota Territory official John W. Turner.[3]

Turner County
U.S. county
Turner County Courthouse in Parker
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°19′N 97°09′W
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1871
Named forJohn W. Turner
SeatParker
Largest cityParker
Area
 • Total618 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Land617 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,673
 • Estimate 
(2021)
8,708
 • Density14/sq mi (5.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websiteturner.sdcounties.org

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


Geography


The terrain of Turner County consists of rolling hills, carved by gullies and drainages. The area is largely devoted to agriculture.[4] The terrain slopes to the south and east; its highest point is along its west boundary line, at 1,578' (481m) ASL.[5] The county has a total area of 618 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 617 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.1%) is water.[6]


Major highways



Adjacent counties



Protected areas[4]



Lakes[4]



Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18805,320—
189010,25692.8%
190013,17528.5%
191013,8405.0%
192014,8717.4%
193014,8910.1%
194013,270−10.9%
195012,100−8.8%
196011,159−7.8%
19709,872−11.5%
19809,255−6.2%
19908,576−7.3%
20008,8493.2%
20108,347−5.7%
20208,6733.9%
2021 (est.)8,708[7]0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]
Swan Lake northwest of Viborg
Swan Lake northwest of Viborg

2000 census


As of the 2000 census,[12] there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile (6/km2). There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.86% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,510 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 5.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.

The county population contained 25.80% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 20.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,059, and the median income for a family was $42,704. Males had a median income of $28,833 versus $20,075 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,343. About 5.70% of families and 7.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.30% of those under age 18 and 11.30% of those age 65 or over.


2010 census


As of the 2010 census, there were 8,347 people, 3,452 households, and 2,363 families in the county.[13] The population density was 13.5 inhabitants per square mile (5.2/km2). There were 3,939 housing units at an average density of 6.4 per square mile (2.5/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% white, 0.8% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 47.7% were German, 18.4% were Norwegian, 11.3% were Danish, 9.4% were Irish, 8.5% were Dutch, and 2.7% were American.[15]

Of the 3,452 households, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age was 43.7 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,068 and the median income for a family was $57,881. Males had a median income of $37,622 versus $27,459 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,871. About 4.7% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.[16]


Culture


Turner County hosts the oldest county fair in the Dakotas. It held its first fair on October 13–16, 1880. The Turner County Agriculture Society was organized in March 1880. Its stated purpose was to showcase the agricultural successes of the new county. The fair was held at various locations over the years, but has been at its current location east of Parker for well over half a century.[17]


Communities



Cities



Towns



Unincorporated communities[4]



Townships



Politics


Turner County voters are reliably Republican. In no national election since 1932 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Turner County, South Dakota[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 3,290 72.34% 1,139 25.04% 119 2.62%
2016 2,937 70.77% 961 23.16% 252 6.07%
2012 2,715 64.49% 1,411 33.52% 84 2.00%
2008 2,538 58.32% 1,681 38.63% 133 3.06%
2004 3,084 63.80% 1,646 34.05% 104 2.15%
2000 2,514 62.79% 1,414 35.31% 76 1.90%
1996 1,970 48.63% 1,682 41.52% 399 9.85%
1992 1,906 44.43% 1,507 35.13% 877 20.44%
1988 2,436 57.47% 1,780 41.99% 23 0.54%
1984 3,086 67.20% 1,486 32.36% 20 0.44%
1980 3,343 66.43% 1,369 27.21% 320 6.36%
1976 2,694 58.34% 1,906 41.27% 18 0.39%
1972 3,007 60.02% 1,993 39.78% 10 0.20%
1968 3,246 67.61% 1,350 28.12% 205 4.27%
1964 2,846 56.58% 2,184 43.42% 0 0.00%
1960 4,120 72.70% 1,547 27.30% 0 0.00%
1956 4,096 70.89% 1,682 29.11% 0 0.00%
1952 4,604 82.39% 984 17.61% 0 0.00%
1948 3,048 66.26% 1,514 32.91% 38 0.83%
1944 3,549 73.13% 1,304 26.87% 0 0.00%
1940 4,644 72.36% 1,774 27.64% 0 0.00%
1936 3,214 49.25% 2,923 44.79% 389 5.96%
1932 2,172 40.19% 3,170 58.65% 63 1.17%
1928 3,362 70.65% 1,380 29.00% 17 0.36%
1924 1,708 45.93% 285 7.66% 1,726 46.41%
1920 2,703 67.59% 604 15.10% 692 17.30%
1916 1,573 56.93% 1,134 41.04% 56 2.03%
1912 0 0.00% 906 34.67% 1,707 65.33%
1908 1,792 66.17% 793 29.28% 123 4.54%
1904 2,395 79.07% 521 17.20% 113 3.73%
1900 1,977 68.22% 871 30.06% 50 1.73%
1896 1,616 62.47% 950 36.72% 21 0.81%
1892 1,108 56.68% 429 21.94% 418 21.38%



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. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 994. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  4. Turner County SD Google Maps (accessed 8 February 2019)
  5. ""Find at Altitude" Google Maps (accessed 8 February 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 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. "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.
  14. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  15. "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.
  16. "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.
  17. "Turner County Fair". Retrieved January 23, 2008.
  18. Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.


На других языках

[de] Turner County (South Dakota)

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

[ru] Тернер (округ, Южная Дакота)

Округ Тернер (англ. Turner County) располагается в штате Южная Дакота, США. Официально образован в 1871 году. По состоянию на 2010 год, численность населения составляла 8 347 человека.


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