Pennington County, South Dakota
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As of the census of 2000, there were 88,565 people, 34,641 households, and 23,278 families residing in the county. The population density
was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 37,249 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.70 % White
, 0.85 % Black
or African American
, 8.09 % Native American
, 0.88 % Asian
, 0.06 % Pacific Islander
, 0.68 %% from other races
, and 2.74 % from two or more races. 2.64 % of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 34,641 households out of which 33.50 % had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.30 % were married couples living together, 11.70 % had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80 % were non-families. 26.10 % of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40 % had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.60 % under the age of 18, 10.50 % from 18 to 24, 29.20 % from 25 to 44, 21.90 % from 45 to 64, and 11.80 % who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,485, and the median income for a family was $44,796. Males had a median income of $30,608 versus $21,540 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $18,938. About 8.60 % of families and 11.50 % of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.60 % of those under age 18 and 6.50 % of those age 65 or over.
Population density
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was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 37,249 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.70 % White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.85 % Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 8.09 % Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.88 % Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06 % Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.68 %% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.74 % from two or more races. 2.64 % of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 34,641 households out of which 33.50 % had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.30 % were married couples living together, 11.70 % had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80 % were non-families. 26.10 % of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40 % had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 26.60 % under the age of 18, 10.50 % from 18 to 24, 29.20 % from 25 to 44, 21.90 % from 45 to 64, and 11.80 % who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,485, and the median income for a family was $44,796. Males had a median income of $30,608 versus $21,540 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,938. About 8.60 % of families and 11.50 % of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.60 % of those under age 18 and 6.50 % of those age 65 or over.
Search and rescue
The Pennington County Search and Rescue (PCSAR) team is a volunteer search and rescue (SAR) team based in Rapid City, South Dakota. The team was established in October 1973, prompted by a 1972 flood in Rapid City. PCSAR trains for and performs vehicle extrication, vertical rescue, searches, communication support, Fire Department and dive team air supply support, trench rescue, mass casualty support, and emergency winter weather transportation.Cities and towns
- Ashland HeightsAshland Heights, South DakotaAshland Heights is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 754 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Ashland Heights is located at ....
- Colonial Pine HillsColonial Pine Hills, South DakotaColonial Pine Hills is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,493 at the 2010 census...
- Creighton
- Green ValleyGreen Valley, South DakotaGreen Valley is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 928 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Green Valley is located at ....
- Hill CityHill City, South DakotaHill City is the oldest existing city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2010 census. Hill City is located southwest of Rapid City on State Highway 16 and on U.S. Route 385 that connects Deadwood to Hot Springs...
- KeystoneKeystone, South DakotaKeystone is a town in the Black Hills region of Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 337 at the 2010 census. It had its origins in 1883 as a mining town, and has since transformed itself into a resort town, serving the needs of the millions of visitors to Mount...
- New UnderwoodNew Underwood, South DakotaNew Underwood is a city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 660 at the 2010 census.-Geography:New Underwood is located at ....
- OwankaOwanka, South DakotaOwanka is an unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. Although not tracked by the United States Census Bureau, Owanka has been assigned the ZIP Code of 57767....
- QuinnQuinn, South DakotaQuinn is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 54 at the 2010 census. The town is the home of the Badlands Observatory.-Geography:Quinn is located at ....
- Rapid CityRapid City, South DakotaRapid City is the second-largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Pennington County. Named after Rapid Creek on which the city is established, it is set against the eastern slope of the Black Hills mountain range. The population was 67,956 as of the 2010 Census. Rapid...
- Rapid ValleyRapid Valley, South DakotaRapid Valley is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States, and a suburb of Rapid City. The population was 8,260 at the 2010 census. Rapid Valley has been a retreat for people living in Rapid City due to its low crime, cheap land, and...
- WallWall, South DakotaWall is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 766 at the 2010 census...
- WastaWasta, South DakotaWasta is a town in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 80 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wasta is located at ....
- Wicksville
External links
- Pennington County, SD government website
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