Todd County, South Dakota

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Todd County
Map of South Dakota highlighting Todd County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
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Country United States


State South Dakota
Founded1909
SeatWinner
Area
 • Total1,391 sq mi (3,600 km2)
 • Land1,389 sq mi (3,600 km2)
 • Water2.0 sq mi (5 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,612
 • Density6.9/sq mi (2.7/km2)


Todd County is a county located in the state of South Dakota, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,612. Its county seat is Winner, although the largest city is Mission. Todd County is part of the Rosebud Indian Reservation.

History[edit | edit source]

Todd County was established in 1909. It was named after John Blair Smith Todd, a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from Dakota Territory.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,391 square miles (3,600 km²), of which 1,389 square miles (3,600 km²) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²) (0.1%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 9,612 people, 2,500 households, and 1,900 families residing in the county. The population density was 6.9 inhabitants per square mile (2.7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly Native American, with a significant portion of the population being members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

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Education[edit | edit source]

Todd County is served by the Todd County School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Todd County High School.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Todd County is largely based on agriculture, with cattle ranching and farming being the primary industries. Additionally, the presence of the Rosebud Indian Reservation contributes to the local economy through various tribal enterprises.

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