Sanborn County, South Dakota

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Sanborn County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,355. The county seat is Woonsocket. The county was created in 1883 and named for George W. Sanborn, a railroad official.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 570 square miles (1,480 km²), of which 569 square miles (1,470 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) (0.2%) is water.

Adjacent counties

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

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,355 people, 1,015 households, and 670 families residing in the county. The population density was 4.1 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km²). There were 1,165 housing units at an average density of 2.0 per square mile (0.77/km²).

Communities

City

• Woonsocket (county seat)

Towns

• Artesian
• Letcher

Unincorporated communities

• Forestburg

Government and infrastructure

Sanborn County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county courthouse is located in Woonsocket.

Education

Sanborn County is served by the Sanborn Central School District, which provides education for students in the area.

Economy

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

Transportation

Major highways in Sanborn County include:

• South Dakota Highway 34
• South Dakota Highway 37

See also

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