Walworth County, South Dakota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,506 households, and 1,643 families residing in the county. The population density
was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 3,144 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.58% White
, 0.03% Black
or African American
, 11.77% Native American
, 0.15% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.07% from other races
, and 1.37% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,506 households out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.40% were married couples
living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 22.40% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 21.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,834, and the median income for a family was $33,654. Males had a median income of $23,284 versus $17,902 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,492. About 14.70% of families and 18.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.00% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 5,974 people, 2,506 households, and 1,643 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 3,144 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.58% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 11.77% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.37% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 2,506 households out of which 26.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 31.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 22.40% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 21.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,834, and the median income for a family was $33,654. Males had a median income of $23,284 versus $17,902 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,492. About 14.70% of families and 18.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.00% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- Akaska
- GlenhamGlenham, South DakotaGlenham is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 105 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Glenham is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- JavaJava, South DakotaJava is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 129 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Java is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- LowryLowry, South DakotaLowry is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 6 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Lowry Pilgrim Community Church, Swan Creek Harness Shop, J & C Repair, Karst Service and a fire station...
- MobridgeMobridge, South DakotaMobridge is a city in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3,465 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Mobridge is located at ....
- SelbySelby, South DakotaSelby is a city in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 642 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Walworth County.-Geography:Selby is located at ....
- Sitka