Sully County, South Dakota

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SULLY_COUNTY_COURTHOUSE,_ONIDA,_SD
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Sully County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,373. The county seat and largest city is Onida.

History[edit | edit source]

Sully County was created in 1873 and organized in 1883. It was named for General Alfred Sully, a military officer during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,070 square miles (2,800 km²), of which 1,007 square miles (2,610 km²) is land and 63 square miles (160 km²) (5.9%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 1,373 people, 607 households, and 402 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.4 inhabitants per square mile (0.54/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

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

Education[edit | edit source]

The county is served by the Onida School District and the Agar-Blunt-Onida School District.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Sully County is primarily based on agriculture, with significant contributions from livestock and crop farming.

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