Corson County, South Dakota

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Corson County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
Founded	1909
Seat	McIntosh
Area
• Total	2,529 sq mi (6,550 km2)
• Land	2,470 sq mi (6,400 km2)
• Water	59 sq mi (150 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,902
• Density	1.6/sq mi (0.6/km2)

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.

Geography

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.

Adjacent counties

• Sioux County, North Dakota (north)
• Grant County, North Dakota (northeast)
• Dewey County, South Dakota (south)
• Ziebach County, South Dakota (southwest)
• Perkins County, South Dakota (west)
• Adams County, North Dakota (northwest)

Major highways

• U.S. Route 12
• South Dakota Highway 20
• South Dakota Highway 63

Demographics

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.

Communities

Cities

• McIntosh (county seat)
• McLaughlin

Towns

• Bullhead
• Little Eagle
• Wakpala

Unincorporated communities

• Walker

Government and politics

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

Education

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

Economy

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

See also

• List of counties in South Dakota
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Corson County, South Dakota