Campbell County, South Dakota
Campbell County, South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Founded | 1883 |
| County seat | Mound City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 771 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
| • Land | 734 sq mi (1,900 km2) |
| • Water | 37 sq mi (100 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,377 |
| • Density | 1.8/sq mi (0.69/km2) |
Campbell County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,377, making it one of the least populous counties in South Dakota. The county seat is Mound City. The county was created in 1883 and named for Norman B. Campbell, a Dakota Territory legislator.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 771 square miles (2,000 km²), of which 734 square miles (1,900 km²) is land and 37 square miles (96 km²) (4.8%) is water. The Missouri River forms the county's eastern boundary.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Emmons County, North Dakota (north)
- McPherson County, South Dakota (west)
- Walworth County, South Dakota (south)
- Dewey County, South Dakota (southwest)
- Corson County, South Dakota (northwest)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,377 people, 635 households, and 398 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.9 inhabitants per square mile (0.73/km²). There were 1,020 housing units at an average density of 1.4 per square mile (0.54/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
Towns[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
- Mound City (county seat)
Government and infrastructure[edit | edit source]
The county is governed by a board of commissioners. The county courthouse is located in Mound City.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Campbell County is primarily based on agriculture, including the production of crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, as well as livestock farming.
Education[edit | edit source]
Campbell County is served by the Herreid School District and the Pollock School District.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Major highways in Campbell County include:
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Campbell County, South Dakota
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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