Walworth County, South Dakota

Walworth County, South Dakota
Map of South Dakota highlighting Walworth County
Location in the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location in the U.S.
Founded 1883
Named for Walworth County, Wisconsin
Seat Selby
Largest city Mobridge
Area
 • Total 745 sq mi (1,930 km2)
 • Land 709 sq mi (1,836 km2)
 • Water 36 sq mi (93 km2), 4.8%
Population (est.)
 • (2016) 5,610
 • Density 7.7/sq mi (3.0/km2)
Congressional district At-large
Time zone Central: UTC−6/−5
Website walworthco.org

Walworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,438.[1] Its county seat is Selby.[2] The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1883.[3] It is named after Walworth County, Wisconsin.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 745 square miles (1,930 km2), of which 709 square miles (1,840 km2) is land and 36 square miles (93 km2) (4.8%) is water.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
188046—
18902,1534,580.4%
19003,83978.3%
19106,48869.0%
19208,44730.2%
19308,7914.1%
19407,274−17.3%
19507,6485.1%
19608,0975.9%
19707,842−3.1%
19807,011−10.6%
19906,087−13.2%
20005,974−1.9%
20105,438−9.0%
Est. 20175,543[6]1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2016[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,506 households, and 1,643 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 3,144 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.58% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 11.77% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,506 households out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.40% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 22.40% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 21.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,834, and the median income for a family was $33,654. Males had a median income of $23,284 versus $17,902 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,492. About 14.70% of families and 18.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.00% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,438 people, 2,392 households, and 1,490 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 7.7 inhabitants per square mile (3.0/km2). There were 3,003 housing units at an average density of 4.2 per square mile (1.6/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 82.6% white, 14.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 56.9% were German, 12.5% were Norwegian, 8.9% were Russian, 5.4% were Irish, and 3.1% were American.[14]

Of the 2,392 households, 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.7% were non-families, and 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 47.2 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $39,517 and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $37,857 versus $21,551 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,716. About 7.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated community

  • Sitka

Unorganized territory

The county is divided into two areas of unorganized territory: West Walworth and East Walworth.

Politics

Like most of South Dakota outside Native American counties, Walworth County is powerfully Republican. Only three Democratic Presidential candidates have ever carried the county: William Jennings Bryan in 1896, Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936, and Lyndon Johnson in 1964.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 76.5% 1,896 18.5% 457 5.0% 124
2012 70.3% 1,731 27.3% 671 2.4% 60
2008 62.9% 1,668 34.8% 923 2.2% 59
2004 68.3% 1,967 30.5% 878 1.2% 35
2000 68.9% 1,758 28.2% 721 2.9% 74
1996 52.4% 1,461 33.7% 939 13.9% 389
1992 49.5% 1,439 28.5% 829 22.0% 640
1988 63.4% 1,940 35.8% 1,094 0.9% 26
1984 75.0% 2,396 24.4% 779 0.6% 19
1980 74.6% 2,675 21.0% 753 4.5% 160
1976 58.7% 2,187 40.7% 1,516 0.7% 25
1972 65.1% 2,416 34.7% 1,287 0.2% 8
1968 60.2% 2,204 34.8% 1,276 5.0% 182
1964 48.7% 1,849 51.4% 1,952
1960 62.1% 2,406 37.9% 1,468
1956 60.2% 2,132 39.8% 1,409
1952 65.2% 2,369 34.8% 1,262
1948 50.9% 1,607 48.0% 1,513 1.1% 35
1944 55.6% 1,533 44.4% 1,222
1940 55.1% 1,921 44.9% 1,565
1936 38.7% 1,420 60.3% 2,212 0.9% 34
1932 31.6% 1,049 66.9% 2,221 1.5% 50
1928 60.0% 1,854 39.3% 1,216 0.7% 22
1924 44.2% 1,033 4.9% 114 51.0% 1,193
1920 61.4% 1,411 20.8% 478 17.8% 409
1916 55.0% 761 42.7% 590 2.3% 32
1912 40.2% 451 59.8% 670
1908 68.0% 825 28.9% 351 3.1% 38
1904 76.1% 654 20.5% 176 3.5% 30
1900 61.9% 478 36.5% 282 1.6% 12
1896 46.2% 250 52.9% 286 0.9% 5
1892 44.2% 187 10.6% 45 45.2% 191

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  4. ↑ Legislative Manual, South Dakota, 2005, p. 597
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  9. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  15. ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  16. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-15.

Coordinates: 45°26′N 100°02′W / 45.43°N 100.03°W / 45.43; -100.03

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