Sanborn County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2675 people, 1043 households, and 732 families residing in the county. The population density was 4.7 people per square mile (1.81/kmē), it is 39th most densely populated county in South Dakota. There were 1220 housing units at an average density of 2.1 per square mile (0.81/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.53 persons, and the average family size was 3.07 persons. In the county Population was distributed with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 2447, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 2414 White, 1 Black or African American, 14 American Indian, 9 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, and 8 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $33375, it is 19th wealthiest county by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the county was $38256, it is the 28th wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $18301, making it the tenth highest county by per capita income in South Dakota.
In 2000, 653 pupils and students, of which 329 are male and 324 are female, 24.41% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 16 nursery or pri school, 37 kindergarten, 316 elementary school, 217 high school and 67 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artesian Town | Sanborn County | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0 | 157 | 285.7 | 15392 | 36875 |
| 2 | Letcher Town | Sanborn County | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.04 | 177 | 291.5 | 14164 | 27083 |
| 3 | Woonsocket City | Sanborn County | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.01 | 720 | 918.4 | 24035 | 30341 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2675 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2675 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2674 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2575 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2569 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2606 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2586 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2504 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2457 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2448 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2447 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| Elementary school | 157 | 159 | 316 |
| High school | 110 | 107 | 217 |
| College or graduate school | 30 | 37 | 67 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanborn County, South Dakota | $33375 | $38256 | $18301 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |