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Douglas County, South Dakota

Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. State of South Dakota. As of 2000, the population is 3,458. Its county seat is Armour6.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,124 km² (434 mi²). 1,123 km² (434 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.14% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,458 people, 1,321 households, and 947 families residing in the county. The population density is 3/km² (8/mi²). There are 1,453 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.06% White, 0.06% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.38% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,321 households out of which 32.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.40% are married couples living together, 3.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% are non-families. 26.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the county, the population is spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 4.90% from 18 to 24, 22.40% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 22.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.30 males.

Cities and Towns

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