Hamlin County, South Dakota

Hamlin County is one of the 66 county of South Dakota, located towards the Midwestern Region (West North Central) of United States. As of 2000 the population was 5540. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 5660, It is the 32nd largest in terms of population. It covers total area of 537.96 sq mi (1393.31 square kilometre), of which, 506.86 square miles (1312.76 square kilometre) of it is land and 31.1 square miles (80.55 square kilometre) of it is water, it is the tenth smallest by area in the U.S. state of South Dakota.

Hamlin County South Dakota
Map of Hamlin County, South Dakota

As of the census of 2000, there were 5540 people, 2048 households, and 1452 families residing in the county. The population density was 10.9 people per square mile (4.21/kmē), making its South Dakota's 19th most densely populated county. There were 2626 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.62 people, and the average family size was 3.22 people. In the county Population was distributed with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males. Its population was estimated at 5660 in July 2008, The racial makeup of the county was 98.22% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.76% American Indian, 0.18% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, and 0.72% from two or more races.

Hamlin County South Dakota Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Hamlin County South Dakota School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Hamlin County South Dakota GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $33851, it is 17th wealthiest county by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the county was $41511, making it the 17th wealthiest county by median family income among the South Dakota. The per capita income for the county was $16982, making it the 22nd highest county by per capita income in South Dakota.

In 2000, 1477 pupils and students, of which 747 are male and 730 are female, 26.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 87 nursery or pri school, 91 kindergarten, 737 elementary school, 439 high school and 123 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Bryant CityHamlin County0.530.530396749.71398921719
2Castlewood CityHamlin County1.141.140666585.91768236607
3Estelline CityHamlin County0.960.960675703.81496727679
4Hayti TownHamlin County0.280.2803671300.62316939688
5Hazel TownHamlin County0.240.240105429.31503523000
6Lake Norden CityHamlin County0.670.660.01432654.31485228194
YearPopulation
April 2000 census5540
April 2000 Estimate5540
July 2000 Estimate5549
July 2001 Estimate5543
July 2002 Estimate5543
July 2003 Estimate5520
July 2004 Estimate5508
July 2005 Estimate5560
July 2006 Estimate5525
July 2007 Estimate5610
July 2008 Estimate5660
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school483987
Kindergarten553691
Elementary school387350737
High school214225439
College or graduate school4380123
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Hamlin County, South Dakota$33851$41511$16982
South Dakota, United States$35282$43237$17562
United States$41994$50046$21587