Spink County, South Dakota

County in South Dakota, United States

U.S. county in South Dakota

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.

Country|  United States
State|  South Dakota
Founded| 1873 (created)
1879 (organized)
Named for| S.L. Spink
Seat| Redfield
Largest city| Redfield
Area

• Total| 1,510 sq mi (3,900 km2)
• Land| 1,504 sq mi (3,900 km2)
• Water| 5.8 sq mi (15 km2)  0.4%
Population

(2020)

• Total| 6,361
• Estimate

(2021)

| 6,269
• Density| 4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zone| UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district| At-large
Website| www.spinkcounty-sd.org

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]

## Contents

* 1 Geography
* 1.1 Major highways
* 1.2 Protected area
* 1.3 Adjacent counties
* 1.4 Lakes[4]
* 2 Demographics
* 2.1 2000 census
* 2.2 2010 census
* 3 Communities
* 3.1 Cities
* 3.2 Towns
* 3.3 Census-designated places
* 3.4 Other unincorporated communities[4]
* 3.5 Townships
* 4 Politics
* 5 See also
* 6 References

## Geography

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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

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* U.S. Highway 212
* U.S. Highway 281
* South Dakota Highway 20
* South Dakota Highway 26
* South Dakota Highway 28
* South Dakota Highway 37

### Protected area

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* Fisher Grove State Park

### Adjacent counties

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* Brown County \- north
* Day County \- northeast
* Clark County \- east
* Beadle County \- south
* Hand County \- southwest
* Faulk County \- west

### Lakes[4]

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* Alkali Lake
* Cottonwood Lake
* Twin Lakes

## Demographics

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Historical population

Census | Pop. |  | %±
1880| 477| | —
1890| 10,581| | 2,118.2%
1900| 9,487| | −10.3%
1910| 15,981| | 68.5%
1920| 15,768| | −1.3%
1930| 15,304| | −2.9%
1940| 12,527| | −18.1%
1950| 12,204| | −2.6%
1960| 11,706| | −4.1%
1970| 10,595| | −9.5%
1980| 9,201| | −13.2%
1990| 7,981| | −13.3%
2000| 7,454| | −6.6%
2010| 6,415| | −13.9%
2020| 6,361| | −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

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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

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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]

## Communities

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### Cities

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* Ashton
* Conde
* Doland
* Frankfort
* Mellette
* Redfield (county seat)

### Towns

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* Brentford
* Northville
* Tulare
* Turton

### Census-designated places

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* Camrose Colony
* Clark Colony
* Glendale Colony
* Hillside Colony
* Mansfield (partial)
* Spink Colony

### Other unincorporated communities[4]

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* Athol
* Crandon

### Townships

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* 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

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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

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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

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Spink 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 31, 2015.
4. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b c "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.

Places adjacent to Spink County, South Dakota

|  | Brown County | Day County

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Faulk County |

Spink County, South Dakota

| Clark County
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Hand County | Beadle County |

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

County seat: Redfield

Cities|

* Ashton
* Conde
* Doland
* Frankfort
* Mellette
* Redfield

Towns|

* Brentford
* Northville
* Tulare
* Turton

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
* Summer
* Tetonka
* Three Rivers
* Tulare
* Turton
* Union

CDPs|

* Camrose Colony
* Clark Colony
* Glendale Colony
* Hillside Colony
* Mansfield‡
* Spink Colony

Other
communities|

* Athol
* Crandon

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

Coordinates: 44°56′N 98°21′W﻿ / ﻿44.94°N 98.35°W﻿ / 44.94; -98.35
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