Haakon County, South Dakota

County in South Dakota, United States

U.S. county in South Dakota

Haakon County

U.S. county

Haakon County Courthouse in Philip

Haakon County Courthouse in Philip

Map of South Dakota highlighting Haakon County

Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota

South Dakota's location within the U.S.

Country|  United States
State|  South Dakota
Founded| 1914 (created)
1915 (organized)
Named for| Haakon VII of Norway
Seat| Philip
Largest city| Philip
Area

• Total| 1,827 sq mi (4,730 km2)
• Land| 1,811 sq mi (4,690 km2)
• Water| 16 sq mi (40 km2)  0.9%
Population

(2020)

• Total| 1,872
• Estimate

(2021)

| 1,835
• Density| 1.0/sq mi (0.40/km2)
Time zone| UTC−7 (Mountain)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district| At-large
Website| haakon.sdcounties.org

Haakon County[pronunciation?] is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,872.[1] Its county seat is Philip.[2]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Geography
* 2.1 Major highways
* 2.2 Adjacent counties
* 2.3 Protected areas
* 2.4 Lakes[5]
* 3 Demographics
* 3.1 2000 census
* 3.2 2010 census
* 4 Housing cost
* 5 Communities
* 5.1 Towns
* 5.2 Unincorporated communities[5]
* 5.3 Unorganized territories
* 6 Politics
* 7 See also
* 8 References

## History

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The county was created in 1914 and organized in 1915,[3] and was formed from the original counties of Nowlin and most of Sterling, which had previously been absorbed by Stanley County. It is named for Haakon VII, who became king of Norway in 1905. It is the only county in South Dakota named for a non-American person and is one of only nine counties in South Dakota named for persons who did not live in South Dakota.[4] Most of South Dakota's counties are named for early South Dakota officials or legislators, or for physical features (Fall River and Lake), or are derived from Native American words (Minnehaha and Yankton), or from counties in other states (Jones and Walworth), with one (Aurora) named for a Roman goddess, one for an animal (Buffalo), and one (Union) for a concept.

## Geography

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The terrain of Haakon County consists of semi-arid rolling hills, carved with gullies and drainages, partially devoted to agriculture. The Cheyenne River, a tributary of the Missouri River, flows northeastward along the county's north boundary line, and the Bad River flows east-northeastward through the lower part of the county, both heading for their discharge points into the Missouri.[5] The terrain slopes to the northeast, and its highest point is near the midpoint of its western boundary line, at 2,802' (854m) ASL.[6]

Haakon County has a total area of 1,827 square miles (4,730 km2), of which 1,811 square miles (4,690 km2) is land and 16 square miles (41 km2) (0.9%) is water.[7]

The eastern portion of South Dakota's counties (48 of 66) observe Central Time; the western counties (18 of 66) observe Mountain Time. Haakon County is the easternmost of the SD counties to observe Mountain Time.[8]

### Major highways

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* U.S. Highway 14
* South Dakota Highway 34
* File:SD 63.svg South Dakota Highway 63
* South Dakota Highway 73

### Adjacent counties

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* Ziebach County \- north
* Stanley County \- east
* Jones County \- southeast (observes Central Time)
* Jackson County \- south
* Pennington County \- west

### Protected areas

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* Billsburg State Game Production Area
* Cheyenne State Game Production Area (part)

### Lakes[5]

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* Waggoner Lake

## Demographics

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Historical population

Census | Pop. |  | %±
1920| 4,596| | —
1930| 4,679| | 1.8%
1940| 3,515| | −24.9%
1950| 3,167| | −9.9%
1960| 3,303| | 4.3%
1970| 2,802| | −15.2%
1980| 2,794| | −0.3%
1990| 2,624| | −6.1%
2000| 2,196| | −16.3%
2010| 1,937| | −11.8%
2020| 1,872| | −3.4%
2021 (est.)| 1,835| [9]| −2.0%
US Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2020[1]

### 2000 census

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As of the 2000 United States Census,[14] there were 2,196 people, 870 households, and 620 families in the county. The population density was 1.21 person per square mile (0.47/km2). There were 1,002 housing units at an average density of 0.55 per square mile (0.21/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.40% White, 2.50% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 1.00% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 870 households, out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.60% were married couples living together, 4.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 26.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

The county population contained 25.70% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,894, and the median income for a family was $35,958. Males had a median income of $25,098 versus $18,913 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,780. About 12.00% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.70% of those under age 18 and 16.00% of those age 65 or over.

### 2010 census

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,937 people, 850 households, and 540 families in the county.[15] The population density was 1.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.42/km2). There were 1,013 housing units at an average density of 0.6 per square mile (0.23/km2).[16] The racial makeup of the county was 94.7% white, 1.9% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.9% of the population.[15] In terms of ancestry, 45.4% were German, 19.4% were Irish, 17.6% were Norwegian, 8.6% were English, 6.2% were Czech, 5.1% were Dutch, and 1.2% were American.[17]

Of the 850 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.5% were non-families, and 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age was 48.8 years.[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $46,281 and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $37,679 versus $22,277 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,877. About 13.2% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.[18]

## Housing cost

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In 2007, the average price (in US dollars) for housing was:[19]

* Single family home: $143,052
* Town homes and other attached homes: $116,019
* Twin homes: $176,744
* Mobile homes: $51,477

## Communities

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### Towns

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* Philip (county seat)
* Midland

### Unincorporated communities[5]

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* Billsburg
* Kirley
* Milesville
* Nowlin
* Ottumwa
* West Fork

### Unorganized territories

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* East Haakon
* West Haakon

## Politics

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The Haakon County voters are reliably Republican. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Haakon County, South Dakota[20] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2020 | 1,026  | 90.24% | 105  | 9.23%  | 6  | 0.53%
2016 | 936  | 89.66% | 77  | 7.38%  | 31  | 2.97%
2012 | 940  | 86.08% | 138  | 12.64%  | 14  | 1.28%
2008 | 939  | 81.44% | 187  | 16.22%  | 27  | 2.34%
2004 | 1,007  | 81.21% | 219  | 17.66%  | 14  | 1.13%
2000 | 938  | 83.08% | 164  | 14.53%  | 27  | 2.39%
1996 | 887  | 68.81% | 284  | 22.03%  | 118  | 9.15%
1992 | 860  | 65.25% | 209  | 15.86%  | 249  | 18.89%
1988 | 958  | 70.91% | 379  | 28.05%  | 14  | 1.04%
1984 | 1,168  | 82.84% | 237  | 16.81%  | 5  | 0.35%
1980 | 1,162  | 79.32% | 255  | 17.41%  | 48  | 3.28%
1976 | 812  | 61.89% | 477  | 36.36%  | 23  | 1.75%
1972 | 1,021  | 73.14% | 366  | 26.22%  | 9  | 0.64%
1968 | 759  | 60.96% | 377  | 30.28%  | 109  | 8.76%
1964 | 795  | 54.56% | 662  | 45.44%  | 0  | 0.00%
1960 | 980  | 62.22% | 595  | 37.78%  | 0  | 0.00%
1956 | 936  | 61.18% | 594  | 38.82%  | 0  | 0.00%
1952 | 1,176  | 74.81% | 396  | 25.19%  | 0  | 0.00%
1948 | 753  | 57.92% | 519  | 39.92%  | 28  | 2.15%
1944 | 638  | 62.61% | 381  | 37.39%  | 0  | 0.00%
1940 | 1,129  | 61.49% | 707  | 38.51%  | 0  | 0.00%
1936 | 933  | 47.70%  | 948  | 48.47% | 75  | 3.83%
1932 | 797  | 35.68%  | 1,245  | 55.73% | 192  | 8.59%
1928 | 1,255  | 64.33% | 663  | 33.98%  | 33  | 1.69%
1924 | 797  | 49.87% | 319  | 19.96%  | 482  | 30.16%
1920 | 713  | 49.65% | 393  | 27.37%  | 330  | 22.98%
1916 | 399  | 41.05%  | 475  | 48.87% | 98  | 10.08%

## See also

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Haakon County, South Dakota

## References

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1. ^ a b "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 29, 2015.
4. ^ Clay, Custer, Douglas, Grant, Hamlin, Lincoln, McPherson, and Meade are the other eight.
5. ^ a b c Haakon County SD Google Maps (accessed 3 February 2019)
6. ^ ""Find an Altitude" Google Maps (accessed 3 February 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
7. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
8. ^ Map of Time Zone Line through South Dakota (accessed 30 January 2019)
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 26, 2015.
11. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
12. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 26, 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 26, 2015.
14. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
15. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
16. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2016.
19. ^ "Haakon County, South Dakota detailed profile - houses, real estate, cost of living, wages, work, agriculture, ancestries, and more". www.city-data.com. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
20. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.

Places adjacent to Haakon County, South Dakota

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Haakon County, South Dakota

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Municipalities and communities of Haakon County, South Dakota, United States

County seat: Philip

City|

* Philip

File:Map of South Dakota highlighting Haakon County.svg

Town|

* Midland

Unincorporated
communities|

* Grindstone
* Hartley
* Kirley
* Milesville
* Nowlin
* Ottumwa

Indian reservation|

* Cheyenne River Indian Reservation‡

Ghost towns|

* Dowling
* Hilland
* Moenville
* Powell

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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Society|

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Regions|

* Badlands
* Black Hills
* Coteau des Prairies
* Missouri Coteau
* Dissected Till Plains
* Drift Prairie
* East River
* Pine Ridge
* Siouxland
* West River

Larger incorporated places
pop. over 5,000|

* Aberdeen
* Belle Fourche
* Box Elder
* Brandon
* Brookings
* Harrisburg
* Huron
* Madison
* Mitchell
* Pierre
* Rapid City
* Sioux Falls
* Spearfish
* Sturgis
* Tea
* Vermillion
* Watertown
* Yankton

Smaller incorporated places
pop. 1,000 - 5,000|

* Aurora
* Baltic
* Beresford
* Britton
* Canton
* Chamberlain
* Clark
* Clear Lake
* Crooks
* Custer
* De Smet
* Deadwood
* Dell Rapids
* Eagle Butte
* Elk Point
* Flandreau
* Fort Pierre
* Freeman
* Garretson
* Gettysburg
* Gregory
* Groton
* Hartford
* Hot Springs
* Lead
* Lemmon
* Lennox
* Milbank
* Miller
* Mission
* Mobridge
* North Sioux City
* Parker
* Parkston
* Platte
* Redfield
* Salem
* Sisseton
* Springfield
* Summerset
* Tyndall
* Volga
* Wagner
* Webster
* Winner

Largest CDPs
pop. over 1,000|

* Blackhawk
* Colonial Pine Hills
* Dakota Dunes
* Fort Thompson
* Green Valley
* North Eagle Butte
* North Spearfish
* Oglala
* Pine Ridge
* Rapid Valley
* Rosebud

Counties|

* Aurora
* Beadle
* Bennett
* Bon Homme
* Brookings
* Brown
* Brule
* Buffalo
* Butte
* Campbell
* Charles Mix
* Clark
* Clay
* Codington
* Corson
* Custer
* Davison
* Day
* Deuel
* Dewey
* Douglas
* Edmunds
* Fall River
* Faulk
* Grant
* Gregory
* Haakon
* Hamlin
* Hand
* Hanson
* Harding
* Hughes
* Hutchinson
* Hyde
* Jackson
* Jerauld
* Jones
* Kingsbury
* Lake
* Lawrence
* Lincoln
* Lyman
* Marshall
* McCook
* McPherson
* Meade
* Mellette
* Miner
* Minnehaha
* Moody
* Oglala Lakota
* Pennington
* Perkins
* Potter
* Roberts
* Sanborn
* Spink
* Stanley
* Sully
* Todd
* Tripp
* Turner
* Union
* Walworth
* Yankton
* Ziebach

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