Douglas County, South Dakota

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Douglas County
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Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,921. Its county seat is Armour. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1882. It is named for Stephen A. Douglas, an American politician from Illinois.

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 434 square miles (1,120 km²), of which 432 square miles (1,120 km²) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km²) (0.5%) is water.

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Demographics[edit]

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,921 people, 1,276 households, and 831 families residing in the county. The population density was 6.8 inhabitants per square mile (2.6/km²). There were 1,476 housing units at an average density of 3.4 per square mile (1.3/km²).

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  • Belmont
  • Chester
  • Clark
  • Holland
  • Independence
  • Iowa
  • Joubert
  • Lincoln
  • Walnut Grove
  • Washington

Government and Politics[edit]

Douglas County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District.

Education[edit]

Douglas County is served by several school districts, including the Armour School District and the Corsica-Stickney School District.

Economy[edit]

The economy of Douglas County is primarily based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the main products.

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