Union County, South Dakota

Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the population is 12,584. Its county seat is Elk Point ⁶.

Progressive Farmer rated Union County 2nd in the 2006 "Best Place to Live" in the U.S., because "its schools are good, its towns neat and its people friendly."

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,210 km² (467 mi²). 1,192 km² (460 mi²) of it is land and 17 km² (7 mi²) of it (1.43%) is water.

Townships

The county is divided into twelve townships: Alcester, Big Sioux, Big Springs, Bruie, Civil Bend, Elk Point, Emmet, Jefferson, Prairie, Sioux Valley, Spink, Virginia, and one area of unorganized territory: Richland.

Adjacent Counties

Demographics

1900 - 11,153
1910 - 10,676
1920 - 11,099
1930 - 11,480
1940 - 11,675
1950 - 10,792
1960 - 10,197
1970 - 9,643
1980 - 10,938
1990 - 10,189
2000 - 12,584

Union County Population by year

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 12,584 people, 4,927 households, and 3,517 families residing in the county. The population density was 11/km² (27/mi²). There were 5,345 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (12/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.85% White, 1.34% Asian, 0.37% Native American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.24% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,927 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.00% were married couples living together, 6.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.30 males.

Cities and towns

External links

Union County Historical Society website
2nd Best Place to Live in 2006 from the Progressive Farmer website

South Dakota counties | Union County, South Dakota