Sanborn County, South Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sanborn County
U.S. county
Steam-powered automobile by E.S. Callihan in Woonsocket (1884)
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
Founded	1883
Named for	George W. Sanborn
Seat	Woonsocket
Largest city	Woonsocket
Area
• Total	570 sq mi (1,500 km2)
• Land	569 sq mi (1,470 km2)
• Water	1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.2%
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,330
• Estimate  (2023)	2,399
• Density	4.09/sq mi (1.578/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	At-large

Sanborn County is a special area in the U.S. state of South Dakota. It's like a district with its own local government. In 2020, about 2,330 people lived here. The main town and biggest city is Woonsocket. Sanborn County was created a long time ago, on May 1, 1883. It was officially set up by July 18, 1883.

Exploring Sanborn County's Geography

Sanborn County has rolling hills, which are mostly used for farming. The James River flows through the eastern part of the county. A smaller stream, Dry Run Creek, drains the southwest. The land gently slopes towards the south and southeast. The highest point in the county is about 1,358 feet (414 meters) above sea level. The county covers a total area of 570 square miles. Most of this is land, with only a small part (0.2%) being water.

Main Roads in Sanborn County

These are the important highways that help people travel through the county:

• South Dakota Highway 34
• South Dakota Highway 37
• South Dakota Highway 224

Neighboring Counties of Sanborn County

Sanborn County shares its borders with several other counties:

• Beadle County to the north
• Kingsbury County to the northeast
• Miner County to the east
• Hanson County to the southeast
• Davison County to the south
• Aurora County to the southwest
• Jerauld County to the west

Special Natural Areas

• McCoy Lake State Public Shooting Area

Lakes and Water Spots

• Long Lake
• Twin Lakes (part of it is in Sanborn County)

Understanding Sanborn County's Population

The number of people living in Sanborn County has changed over the years. The chart above shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890.

What the 2020 Census Shows

In 2020, the census counted 2,330 people living in Sanborn County. There were 936 households, which are groups of people living together. About 630 of these were families. On average, there were about 4 people per square mile.

What the 2010 Census Shows

The 2010 census found 2,355 people in the county. Most people (98%) were white. A small number were American Indian or Asian. About 1.2% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.

The average age of people in Sanborn County was about 47 years old. The average income for a household was around $44,732 per year. For families, it was about $56,304.

Towns and Communities in Sanborn County

Sanborn County has several towns and communities where people live.

Cities in Sanborn County

• Woonsocket is the main city and the county seat. This means it's where the county government offices are located.

Towns in Sanborn County

• Artesian
• Letcher

Special Designated Places

These are areas that the census counts as specific communities:

• Forestburg
• Upland Colony

Smaller Unincorporated Communities

• Cuthbert

Local Townships

Townships are smaller local areas within the county:

• Afton
• Benedict
• Butler
• Diana
• Elliott
• Floyd
• Jackson
• Letcher
• Logan
• Oneida
• Ravenna
• Silver Creek
• Twin Lake
• Union
• Warren
• Woonsocket

Schools and Education

Several school districts serve the students in Sanborn County:

• Huron School District 02-2
• Mount Vernon School District 17-3
• Sanborn Central School District 55-5
• Wessington Springs School District 36-2
• Woonsocket School District 55-4

Images for kids

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  Steam-powered automobile by E.S. Callihan in Woonsocket (1884)

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Sanborn para niños