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'''Hand County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 3,431.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/46/46059.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 25, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Miller, South Dakota|Miller]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>
'''Hand County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 3,431.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/46/46059.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 25, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6063bdSW4?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/46/46059.html|archivedate=July 11, 2011|df=}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Miller, South Dakota|Miller]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>


==History==
==History==

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Hand County
County
Map of South Dakota highlighting Hand County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°33′N 99°00′W / 44.55°N 99°W / 44.55; -99
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1882
SeatMiller
Largest cityMiller
Area
 • Total1,440 sq mi (3,700 km2)
 • Land1,437 sq mi (3,720 km2)
 • Water3.6 sq mi (9 km2)  0.2%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2016)
3,319
 • Density2.4/sq mi (0.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitehand.sdcounties.org

Hand County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,431.[1] Its county seat is Miller.[2]

History

Hand County and its towns and villages in 1892

Hand County was named for George A. Hand, territorial secretary.[3] It was created in 1873 by the Dakota territorial legislature. The boundaries were finalized in 1882, the year it was organized.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,440 square miles (3,700 km2), of which 1,437 square miles (3,720 km2) is land and 3.6 square miles (9.3 km2) (0.2%) is water.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880153—
18906,3464,047.7%
19004,525−28.7%
19107,87073.9%
19208,77811.5%
19309,4858.1%
19407,166−24.4%
19507,149−0.2%
19606,712−6.1%
19705,883−12.4%
19804,948−15.9%
19904,272−13.7%
20003,741−12.4%
20103,431−8.3%
2016 (est.)3,319[6]−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2016[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 3,431 in the county, with a population density of 2.3883/sq mi (0.92212/km2). There were 1,815 housing units, of which 1,494 were occupied.[11]

2000 census

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 3,741 people, 1,543 households, and 1,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 1,840 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.30% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. 0.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,543 households out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples living together, 4.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 30.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 5.10% from 18 to 24, 22.30% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 24.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,377, and the median income for a family was $38,017. Males had a median income of $26,335 versus $16,181 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,735. About 6.10% of families and 9.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.90% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,431 people, 1,494 households, and 972 families residing in the county.[13] The population density was 2.4 inhabitants per square mile (0.93/km2). There were 1,815 housing units at an average density of 1.3 per square mile (0.50/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 98.4% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.6% of the population.[13] In terms of ancestry, 57.3% were German, 15.3% were Irish, 9.0% were Norwegian, 8.1% were English, 6.1% were Dutch, and 3.4% were American.[15]

Of the 1,494 households, 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.9% were non-families, and 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 48.2 years.[13]

The median income for a household in the county was $45,895 and the median income for a family was $52,407. Males had a median income of $40,725 versus $24,844 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,238. About 11.4% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.[16]

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Townships

The county is divided into forty townships:

  • Alden
  • Alpha
  • Bates
  • Burdette
  • Campbell
  • Carlton
  • Cedar
  • Como
  • Florence
  • Gilbert
  • Glendale
  • Grand
  • Greenleaf
  • Hiland
  • Holden
  • Hulbert
  • Linn
  • Logan
  • Midland
  • Miller
  • Mondamin
  • Ohio
  • Ontario
  • Park
  • Pearl
  • Plato
  • Pleasant Valley
  • Ree Heights
  • Riverside
  • Rockdale
  • Rose Hill
  • St. Lawrence
  • Spring Hill
  • Spring Lake
  • Wheaton
  • York

Unorganized territory

The county contains one area of unorganized territory: Northwest Hand.

Politics

Presidential Elections Results[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 76.5% 1,391 18.4% 334 5.1% 93
2012 67.2% 1,242 31.1% 575 1.7% 31
2008 62.0% 1,247 35.7% 718 2.3% 46
2004 67.8% 1,482 30.5% 668 1.7% 37
2000 69.9% 1,419 27.8% 565 2.3% 47
1996 52.3% 1,187 35.4% 803 12.3% 278
1992 44.4% 1,130 30.8% 785 24.8% 631
1988 56.7% 1,461 42.7% 1,101 0.6% 16
1984 70.3% 2,030 29.3% 846 0.4% 10
1980 67.4% 2,066 26.2% 803 6.4% 197
1976 50.4% 1,510 49.3% 1,477 0.2% 7
1972 57.9% 1,806 41.9% 1,307 0.2% 6
1968 54.8% 1,650 37.7% 1,136 7.5% 226
1964 48.4% 1,466 51.6% 1,563
1960 57.3% 1,872 42.7% 1,397
1956 55.4% 1,804 44.6% 1,453
1952 70.7% 2,262 29.3% 937
1948 50.5% 1,402 49.2% 1,367 0.3% 9
1944 57.6% 1,558 42.4% 1,146
1940 55.5% 2,002 44.5% 1,608
1936 39.8% 1,289 53.2% 1,721 7.0% 227
1932 34.0% 1,394 64.8% 2,658 1.3% 53
1928 63.3% 2,430 36.4% 1,397 0.4% 14
1924 54.0% 1,727 21.6% 690 24.4% 781
1920 61.1% 1,511 26.5% 655 12.5% 308
1916 45.0% 801 50.8% 905 4.3% 76
1912 0.0% 0 48.7% 826 51.3% 869
1908 51.6% 851 39.7% 655 8.7% 144
1904 67.5% 943 12.2% 170 20.3% 284
1900 49.1% 592 49.2% 594 1.7% 21
1896 44.0% 451 55.3% 567 0.8% 8
1892 44.5% 526 5.9% 70 49.6% 587

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved November 25, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 148.
  4. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  11. ^ "DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  12. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  13. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  14. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  15. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  16. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-03-12.
  17. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS

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