Turner County, South Dakota
Turner County
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 Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota | |
 South Dakota's location within the U.S. | |
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| Country |  United States
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| State | Template:Country data South Dakota |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Seat | Parker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 617 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
| • Land | 617 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,347 |
| • Density | 13.5/sq mi (5.2/km2) |
Turner County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,347. Its county seat is Parker. The county was established in 1871 and named for John W. Turner, a member of the Dakota Territory Legislature.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 617 square miles (1,600 km²), of which 617 square miles (1,600 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.03%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- McCook County (north)
- Minnehaha County (northeast)
- Lincoln County (east)
- Clay County (southeast)
- Yankton County (southwest)
- Hutchinson County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 8,347 people, 3,356 households, and 2,276 families residing in the county. The population density was 13.5 inhabitants per square mile (5.2/km²). There were 3,356 housing units at an average density of 5.4 per square mile (2.1/km²).
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Centerville
- Hurley
- Marion
- Parker (county seat)
Towns[edit | edit source]
Census-designated places[edit | edit source]
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Government and infrastructure[edit | edit source]
Turner County is governed by a board of commissioners. The county courthouse is located in Parker.
Education[edit | edit source]
The county is served by several school districts, including the Parker School District and the Centerville School District.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Turner County is primarily based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and livestock being the main products.
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of counties in South Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Turner County, South Dakota
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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