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Bon Homme County, South Dakota

Coordinates: 42°59′N 97°53′W / 42.99°N 97.88°W / 42.99; -97.88
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Bon Homme County
County
Bon Homme County courthouse
Bon Homme County courthouse
Map of South Dakota highlighting Bon Homme 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: 42°59′N 97°53′W / 42.99°N 97.88°W / 42.99; -97.88
Country United States
State South Dakota
FoundedApril 5, 1862
Named forBon Homme Island
SeatTyndall
Largest citySpringfield
Area
 • Total
582 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Land564 sq mi (1,460 km2)
 • Water18 sq mi (50 km2)  3.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,003
 • Estimate 
(2023)
7,065 Increase
 • Density12/sq mi (4.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitebonhomme.sdcounties.org

Bon Homme County (/ˈbɑːn əm/ BAHN əm; French: Comté de bon homme)[1] is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,003.[2] Its county seat is Tyndall.[3]

History

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Bon Homme County was created in 1862. "Bon Homme" was first used by Lewis and Clark in 1804 as the name for a 2,000 acre island in the Missouri River. When settlers arrived in the late 1850s they borrowed the name, and when the county was created it was named for the village of Bon Homme. A proposal to change the county name to "Jefferson" in 1865 was rejected. The French word "bonhomme" means "good man."[4][5] The original island is now submerged under Lewis and Clark Lake.[6] The village of Bon Homme was the original county seat until 1885, when it moved to Tyndall.[7]

Bon Homme County is the point of origin for the Siberian alien, Kali tragus, a type of tumbleweed, first reported here in 1877, probably introduced in a shipment of flax seed from Ukraine.[8]

Geography

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Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River in the southern part of the county

Bon Homme County lies on the south line of South Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of Nebraska (across the Missouri River). The west boundary line of the county is roughly defined by Choteau Creek, which flows southward to discharge in the river. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, sloping to the river valley; most of the area is devoted to agriculture. The terrain's highest point is the county's NW corner, at 1,883 ft (574 m) ASL.[9]

The county has a total area of 582 square miles (1,510 km2), of which 564 square miles (1,460 km2) is land and 18 square miles (47 km2) (3.1%) is water.[10]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Protected area

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Lakes

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870608—
18805,468799.3%
18909,05765.6%
190010,37914.6%
191011,0616.6%
192011,9407.9%
193011,737−1.7%
194010,241−12.7%
19509,440−7.8%
19609,229−2.2%
19708,577−7.1%
19808,059−6.0%
19907,089−12.0%
20007,2602.4%
20107,070−2.6%
20207,003−0.9%
2023 (est.)7,065[20]0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[21]
1790-1960[22] 1900-1990[23]
1990-2000[24] 2010-2020[2]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 7,003 people, 2,378 households, and 1,503 families residing in the county.[25] The population density was 12.4 inhabitants per square mile (4.8/km2). There were 2,810 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 7,070 people, 2,457 households, and 1,572 families in the county. The population density was 12.5 inhabitants per square mile (4.8/km2). There were 2,931 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 89.8% white, 7.1% American Indian, 1.0% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 48.6% were German, 20.6% were Czech, 11.7% were Dutch, 7.8% were Irish, 6.1% were Norwegian, and 1.7% were American.

Of the 2,457 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.0% were non-families, and 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 43.1 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,107 and the median income for a family was $51,910. Males had a median income of $34,478 versus $28,464 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,074. About 10.1% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Politics

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Bon Homme County voters often vote Republican. In only two national elections since 1976 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Bon Homme County, South Dakota[27]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 2,236 74.73% 697 23.30% 59 1.97%
2020 2,235 74.48% 721 24.03% 45 1.50%
2016 2,105 70.78% 704 23.67% 165 5.55%
2012 1,830 59.53% 1,167 37.96% 77 2.50%
2008 1,712 53.92% 1,367 43.06% 96 3.02%
2004 2,063 60.53% 1,293 37.94% 52 1.53%
2000 1,901 60.56% 1,162 37.02% 76 2.42%
1996 1,428 41.56% 1,569 45.66% 439 12.78%
1992 1,212 36.00% 1,294 38.43% 861 25.57%
1988 1,826 53.44% 1,574 46.06% 17 0.50%
1984 2,478 63.44% 1,408 36.05% 20 0.51%
1980 2,794 65.91% 1,191 28.10% 254 5.99%
1976 1,897 46.58% 2,154 52.88% 22 0.54%
1972 2,116 47.10% 2,368 52.70% 9 0.20%
1968 2,411 55.01% 1,773 40.45% 199 4.54%
1964 1,784 41.70% 2,494 58.30% 0 0.00%
1960 2,730 57.09% 2,052 42.91% 0 0.00%
1956 2,696 55.70% 2,144 44.30% 0 0.00%
1952 3,157 65.57% 1,658 34.43% 0 0.00%
1948 2,283 51.79% 2,077 47.12% 48 1.09%
1944 2,553 56.31% 1,981 43.69% 0 0.00%
1940 3,046 55.29% 2,463 44.71% 0 0.00%
1936 2,236 42.20% 2,959 55.84% 104 1.96%
1932 1,354 27.71% 3,504 71.72% 28 0.57%
1928 2,262 50.93% 2,166 48.77% 13 0.29%
1924 1,420 41.79% 860 25.31% 1,118 32.90%
1920 1,872 53.23% 960 27.30% 685 19.48%
1916 1,231 47.92% 1,278 49.75% 60 2.34%
1912 0 0.00% 1,059 44.65% 1,313 55.35%
1908 1,324 55.26% 1,014 42.32% 58 2.42%
1904 1,547 62.30% 886 35.68% 50 2.01%
1900 1,271 54.93% 1,028 44.43% 15 0.65%
1896 1,163 56.37% 893 43.29% 7 0.34%
1892 879 49.52% 260 14.65% 636 35.83%

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bon Homme County, South Dakota.

References

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  1. ^ "Broadcast Pronunciation Guide and South Dakota Pronunciations". Associated Press. Archived from the original on June 14, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ South Dakota place-names (1941), pp. 16-17.
  5. ^ Kingsbury, George W. History of Dakota Territory, Vol. 1, pp. 121–25 (1915)
  6. ^ Journals of the Lewis & Clark Expedition (September 1, 1804), and note 3 ("Bon Homme Island was still on maps in the 1890s, between Bon Homme County, South Dakota, and Knox County, Nebraska. It is now inundated by Lewis and Clark Lake.")
  7. ^ (October 11, 1999). A River Settlement West Of Yankton Challenged The Mother City For The Government Of Dakota, Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
  8. ^ Ayres, Debra; Ryan, Frederick; Eva, Grotkopp; John, Bailey; Gaskin, John (May 5, 2009). "Tumbleweed (Salsola, section Kali) species and speciation in California". Biological Invasions. 11 (5): 1176. doi:10.1007/s10530-008-9380-5.
  9. ^ ""Find an Altitude" Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  10. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  11. ^ Bucholz Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  12. ^ Charley Creek Unit, Tabor SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  13. ^ Cosby Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  14. ^ Sand Creek Recreation Area, Springfield SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  15. ^ Schaefer Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  16. ^ Scheffel Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  17. ^ Snatch Creek Recreation Area, Springfield SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  18. ^ South Bon Homme State Public Shooting Area, Tyndall SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  19. ^ Tabor Recreation Area, Tabor SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  20. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2023". Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  21. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  22. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  23. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  24. ^ "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 22, 2015.
  25. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  26. ^ Perkins, Southwest Bon Homme, SD Google Maps (accessed January 30, 2019)
  27. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

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