Corson County, South Dakota

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Corson County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,902. Its county seat is McIntosh. The county was created in 1909 and named for Dighton Corson, a prominent South Dakota judge.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,529 square miles (6,550 km²), of which 2,470 square miles (6,400 km²) is land and 59 square miles (150 km²) (2.3%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,902 people, 1,307 households, and 1,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.6 inhabitants per square mile (0.62/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly Native American, with a significant minority of White residents.

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Government and politics[edit | edit source]

Corson County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county is part of South Dakota's At-large congressional district.

Education[edit | edit source]

The county is served by several school districts, including the McIntosh School District and the McLaughlin School District.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Corson County is primarily based on agriculture, with cattle ranching and crop farming being the predominant activities.

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