Edmunds County, South Dakota
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Edmunds County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,686. The county seat is Ipswich, which is also the largest city in the county.
History[edit]
Edmunds County was established in 1873 and organized in 1883. It was named for Newton Edmunds, the second Governor of the Dakota Territory.
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,151 square miles (2,980 km²), of which 1,151 square miles (2,980 km²) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²) (0.03%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit]
- McPherson County (north)
- Brown County (east)
- Faulk County (south)
- Potter County (southwest)
- Walworth County (west)
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,686 people, 1,600 households, and 1,100 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.2 inhabitants per square mile (1.2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.
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Government and Politics[edit]
Edmunds County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's at-large congressional district.
Economy[edit]
The economy of Edmunds County is primarily based on agriculture, with significant production of crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, as well as livestock farming.
Education[edit]
The county is served by several school districts, including the Ipswich Public School District and the Bowdle School District.
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Major highways in the county include:
See also[edit]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Edmunds County, South Dakota
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