Brown County, South Dakota




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| Name | Brown County, South Dakota |
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| Total | 39674 |
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Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,674, making it the fourth-most populous county in South Dakota. The county seat is Aberdeen, which is also the largest city in the county. The county was founded in 1881 and named for Alfred Brown, a legislator.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,731 square miles (4,480 km²), of which 1,713 square miles (4,440 km²) is land and 18 square miles (47 km²) (1.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- McPherson County (northwest)
- Edmunds County (west)
- Faulk County (southwest)
- Spink County (south)
- Day County (southeast)
- Marshall County (east)
- Dickey County, North Dakota (northeast)
- Sargent County, North Dakota (north)
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, there were 39,674 people, 16,019 households, and 9,872 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 17,416 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²).
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Education[edit]
Brown County is served by several school districts, including the Aberdeen School District, the Groton Area School District, and the Warner School District.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Brown County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trade being significant sectors. The county is known for its production of corn, soybeans, and wheat.
Transportation[edit]
Major highways in Brown County include:
See also[edit]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Brown County, South Dakota
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