Hutchinson County, South Dakota

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Hutchinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,426. The county seat is Olivet. The county was created in 1862 and organized in 1871. It is named for John Hutchinson, a territorial legislator.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 814 square miles (2,110 km²), of which 813 square miles (2,110 km²) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) (0.1%) is water.

Major Highways

• South Dakota Highway 37
• South Dakota Highway 44
• South Dakota Highway 46

Adjacent Counties

• McCook County (north)
• Turner County (northeast)
• Clay County (east)
• Yankton County (southeast)
• Bon Homme County (south)
• Charles Mix County (southwest)
• Douglas County (west)
• Davison County (northwest)

Demographics

As of the census of 2020, there were 7,426 people, 3,200 households, and 2,100 families residing in the county. The population density was 9.1 people per square mile (3.5/km²). There were 3,600 housing units at an average density of 4.4 per square mile (1.7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.2% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% African American, and 1.2% from two or more races. 0.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Communities

Cities

• Freeman
• Menno
• Parkston
• Tripp

Towns

• Dimock
• Olivet (county seat)

Census-designated places

• Milltown

Unincorporated communities

• Kaylor
• Wolf Creek

Government and Politics

Hutchinson 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 Freeman School District, Menno School District, and Parkston School District.

Economy

The economy of Hutchinson County is primarily based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the main products.

See Also

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