Spink County, South Dakota

Spink County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,415.[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
 (2010)
 • Total6,415
 • Estimate 
(2018)
6,495
 • 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]

Major highways

Protected area

Adjacent counties

Lakes[4]
  • Alkali Lake
  • Cottonwood Lake
  • Twin Lakes

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%
2019 (est.)6,376[7]−0.6%
US Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2018[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 United States 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]

Communities

Cities

Towns

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities[4]
  • Athol
  • Clark Colony
  • Crandon
  • Hillside Colony
  • Spink Colony

Townships
  • 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

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).

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 62.8% 1,854 31.1% 919 6.0% 178
2012 54.9% 1,670 42.8% 1,300 2.3% 71
2008 50.8% 1,660 47.4% 1,550 1.8% 59
2004 59.9% 2,259 39.2% 1,478 1.0% 37
2000 59.6% 1,957 38.8% 1,274 1.6% 53
1996 45.0% 1,651 44.6% 1,636 10.4% 382
1992 37.1% 1,527 42.1% 1,732 20.7% 853
1988 48.5% 1,969 51.0% 2,071 0.5% 22
1984 60.8% 2,627 38.9% 1,680 0.4% 17
1980 60.3% 2,915 32.5% 1,572 7.2% 347
1976 42.8% 2,003 56.6% 2,650 0.6% 26
1972 52.2% 2,547 47.6% 2,321 0.3% 12
1968 42.1% 2,068 54.3% 2,669 3.6% 178
1964 38.5% 1,953 61.5% 3,120
1960 51.7% 2,738 48.4% 2,563
1956 48.3% 2,683 51.7% 2,873
1952 65.1% 3,693 34.9% 1,983
1948 45.6% 2,310 53.3% 2,702 1.1% 55
1944 50.9% 2,365 49.1% 2,285
1940 48.7% 2,975 51.3% 3,134
1936 35.4% 2,078 60.8% 3,569 3.8% 224
1932 36.7% 2,433 61.0% 4,046 2.4% 156
1928 60.9% 3,868 38.6% 2,451 0.5% 33
1924 57.8% 2,613 13.2% 595 29.0% 1,312
1920 65.1% 2,923 17.5% 785 17.4% 783
1916 48.6% 1,660 47.5% 1,622 3.9% 133
1912 0.0% 0 44.5% 1,347 55.5% 1,678
1908 59.0% 1,847 35.8% 1,121 5.2% 162
1904 74.5% 2,127 17.2% 492 8.2% 235
1900 56.4% 1,496 41.0% 1,087 2.6% 69
1896 51.3% 1,132 48.1% 1,061 0.6% 13
1892 53.0% 1,133 8.0% 171 39.0% 832

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  12. "U.S. Census website". US 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.
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