Turner County, South Dakota

Coordinates: 43°19′N 97°09′W / 43.31°N 97.15°W / 43.31; -97.15
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Turner County
County
Turner County Courthouse in Parker
Turner County Courthouse in Parker
Map of South Dakota highlighting Turner 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: 43°19′N 97°09′W / 43.31°N 97.15°W / 43.31; -97.15
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1871
Named forJohn W. Turner
SeatParker
Largest cityParker
Area
 • Total618 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Land617 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,673
 • Estimate 
(2023)
9,027 Increase
 • Density14/sq mi (5.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websiteturner.sdcounties.org

Turner County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,673.[1] Its county seat is Parker.[2] The county was established in 1871, and was named for Dakota Territory official John W. Turner.[3]

Turner County is a part of the Sioux Falls, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[edit]

The terrain of Turner County consists of rolling hills, carved by gullies and drainages. The area is largely devoted to agriculture.[4] The terrain slopes to the south and east; its highest point is along its west boundary line, at 1,578 ft (481 m) ASL.[5] The county has a total area of 618 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 617 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.1%) is water.[6]

Major highways[edit]

Adjacent counties[edit]

Protected areas[4][edit]

  • Miller Waterfowl Production Area
  • Peterson Waterfowl Production Area
  • Plucker Waterfowl Production Area

Lakes[4][edit]

  • Mud Lake
  • Swan Lake

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18805,320—
189010,25692.8%
190013,17528.5%
191013,8405.0%
192014,8717.4%
193014,8910.1%
194013,270−10.9%
195012,100−8.8%
196011,159−7.8%
19709,872−11.5%
19809,255−6.2%
19908,576−7.3%
20008,8493.2%
20108,347−5.7%
20208,6733.9%
2023 (est.)9,027[7]4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]
Swan Lake northwest of Viborg

2020 census[edit]

As of the 2020 census, there were 8,673 people, 3,467 households, and 2,359 families residing in the county.[12] The population density was 14.1 inhabitants per square mile (5.4/km2). There were 3,871 housing units.

2010 census[edit]

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,347 people, 3,452 households, and 2,363 families in the county. The population density was 13.5 inhabitants per square mile (5.2/km2). There were 3,939 housing units at an average density of 6.4 units per square mile (2.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% white, 0.8% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 47.7% were German, 18.4% were Norwegian, 11.3% were Danish, 9.4% were Irish, 8.5% were Dutch, and 2.7% were American.

Of the 3,452 households, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were non-families, and 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age was 43.7 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $48,068 and the median income for a family was $57,881. Males had a median income of $37,622 versus $27,459 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,871. About 4.7% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Culture[edit]

Turner County hosts the oldest county fair in the Dakotas. It held its first fair on October 13–16, 1880. The Turner County Agriculture Society was organized in March 1880. Its stated purpose was to showcase the agricultural successes of the new county. The fair was held at various locations over the years, but has been at its current location east of Parker for well over half a century.[13]

Communities[edit]

Cities[edit]

Towns[edit]

Census-designated place[edit]

Unincorporated communities[4][edit]

Townships[edit]

  • Brothersfield
  • Centerville
  • Childstown
  • Daneville
  • Dolton
  • Germantown
  • Home
  • Hurley
  • Marion
  • Middleton
  • Monroe
  • Norway
  • Parker
  • Rosefield
  • Salem
  • Spring Valley
  • Swan Lake
  • Turner

Politics[edit]

Turner County voters are reliably Republican. In no national election since 1932 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Turner County, South Dakota[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 3,290 72.34% 1,139 25.04% 119 2.62%
2016 2,937 70.77% 961 23.16% 252 6.07%
2012 2,715 64.49% 1,411 33.52% 84 2.00%
2008 2,538 58.32% 1,681 38.63% 133 3.06%
2004 3,084 63.80% 1,646 34.05% 104 2.15%
2000 2,514 62.79% 1,414 35.31% 76 1.90%
1996 1,970 48.63% 1,682 41.52% 399 9.85%
1992 1,906 44.43% 1,507 35.13% 877 20.44%
1988 2,436 57.47% 1,780 41.99% 23 0.54%
1984 3,086 67.20% 1,486 32.36% 20 0.44%
1980 3,343 66.43% 1,369 27.21% 320 6.36%
1976 2,694 58.34% 1,906 41.27% 18 0.39%
1972 3,007 60.02% 1,993 39.78% 10 0.20%
1968 3,246 67.61% 1,350 28.12% 205 4.27%
1964 2,846 56.58% 2,184 43.42% 0 0.00%
1960 4,120 72.70% 1,547 27.30% 0 0.00%
1956 4,096 70.89% 1,682 29.11% 0 0.00%
1952 4,604 82.39% 984 17.61% 0 0.00%
1948 3,048 66.26% 1,514 32.91% 38 0.83%
1944 3,549 73.13% 1,304 26.87% 0 0.00%
1940 4,644 72.36% 1,774 27.64% 0 0.00%
1936 3,214 49.25% 2,923 44.79% 389 5.96%
1932 2,172 40.19% 3,170 58.65% 63 1.17%
1928 3,362 70.65% 1,380 29.00% 17 0.36%
1924 1,708 45.93% 285 7.66% 1,726 46.41%
1920 2,703 67.59% 604 15.10% 692 17.30%
1916 1,573 56.93% 1,134 41.04% 56 2.03%
1912 0 0.00% 906 34.67% 1,707 65.33%
1908 1,792 66.17% 793 29.28% 123 4.54%
1904 2,395 79.07% 521 17.20% 113 3.73%
1900 1,977 68.22% 871 30.06% 50 1.73%
1896 1,616 62.47% 950 36.72% 21 0.81%
1892 1,108 56.68% 429 21.94% 418 21.38%

Education[edit]

School districts include:[15]

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 994. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d Turner County SD Google Maps (accessed February 8, 2019)
  5. ^ ""Find at Altitude" Google Maps (accessed February 8, 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  7. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2023". Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  10. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  12. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "Turner County Fair". Retrieved January 23, 2008.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  15. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Turner County, SD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2024. - Text list

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