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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Fall River County
| county = Fall River County
| state = South Dakota
| state = South Dakota
| ex image = 7413a sm.jpg
| ex image = 7413a sm.jpg
| ex image cap = [[Battle Mountain Sanitarium]] in [[Hot Springs, South Dakota|Hot Springs]].
| ex image cap = [[Battle Mountain Sanitarium]] in [[Hot Springs, South Dakota|Hot Springs]].
| seal =
| seal =
| founded date = April 3
| founded date = April 3
| founded year = 1883
| founded year = 1883
| seat wl = Hot Springs
| seat wl = Hot Springs
| largest city = Hot Springs
| largest city wl = Hot Springs
| area_total_sq_mi = 1749
| area_total_sq_mi = 1749
| area_land_sq_mi = 1740
| area_land_sq_mi = 1740
| area_water_sq_mi = 9.2
| area_water_sq_mi = 9.2
| area percentage = 0.5
| area percentage = 0.5
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 6973
| population_total = 6973
| pop_est_as_of = 2021
| pop_est_as_of = 2023
| population_est = 7202 {{increase}}
| population_est = 7393 {{increase}}
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| population_density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone = Mountain
| time zone = Mountain
| web = http://fallriver.sdcounties.org/
| web = http://fallriver.sdcounties.org/
| named for = [[Fall River (South Dakota)|Fall River]]
| named for = [[Fall River (South Dakota)|Fall River]]
| district = At-large
| district = At-large
}}
}}


'''Fall River County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census]], the population was 6,973.<ref name=QF>{{cite web|title=2020 Census Results|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-results.html|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=August 14, 2021}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Hot Springs, South Dakota|Hot Springs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=7 June 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref> The county was founded in 1883. It is named for [[Fall River (South Dakota)|Fall River]] which runs through it.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA123|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|publisher=Govt. Print. Off.|author=Gannett, Henry|year=1905|page=123}}</ref>
'''Fall River County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 6,973.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/fallrivercountysouthdakota/PST045223 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 21, 2024}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Hot Springs, South Dakota|Hot Springs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref> The county was founded in 1883. It is named for the [[Fall River (South Dakota)|Fall River]] which runs through it.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA123|title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States|publisher=Govt. Print. Off.|author=Gannett, Henry|year=1905|page=123}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Fall River County lies at South Dakota's SW corner. Its south borderline abuts the north borderline of the state of [[Nebraska]], and its west borderline abuts the east borderline of the state of [[Wyoming]]. The Fall River County terrain contains a mountainous area in the north-central portion, with rolling hills in the rest of the county. Outside the mountainous area, the county's highest point is its SW corner, at 3,970' (1210m) ASL. Of the several peaks in the mountainous area, one in the NE portion of that zone rises to 4,646' (1416m) ASL. The terrain slopes to the north and east. Discharging from the Angostura Reservoir, the [[Cheyenne River]] flows northeasterly through the upper part of the county, departing the county through its north boundary line into Custer County.
Fall River County lies at South Dakota's SW corner. Its south borderline abuts the north borderline of the state of [[Nebraska]], and its west borderline abuts the east borderline of the state of [[Wyoming]]. The Fall River County terrain contains a mountainous area in the north-central portion, with rolling hills in the rest of the county. Outside the mountainous area, the county's highest point is its SW corner, at {{convert|3,970|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL. Of the several peaks in the mountainous area, one in the NE portion of that zone rises to {{convert|4,646|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL. The terrain slopes to the north and east. Discharging from the Angostura Reservoir, the [[Cheyenne River]] flows northeasterly through the upper part of the county, departing the county through its north boundary line into Custer County.


Fall River County has a total area of {{convert|1749|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1740|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|9.2|sqmi}} (0.5%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_46.txt|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=March 24, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref>
Fall River County has a total area of {{convert|1749|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1740|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|9.2|sqmi}} (0.5%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_46.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 24, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref>


===Major highways===
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|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name=QF/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=March 24, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name=QF/>
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[[File:Demography Fall River County.svg|thumb|center|upright=2.0]]


===2000 census===
===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 6,973 people, 3,226 households, and 1,891 families residing in the county.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Fall%20River%20County,%20South%20Dakota%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=March 21, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|4.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 4,081 housing units.
As of the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=May 14, 2011|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 7,453 people, 3,127 households, and 1,976 families in the county. The [[population density]] was 4 people per square mile (2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 3,812 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the county was 90.51% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.32% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 6.05% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.23% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.30% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.54% from two or more races. 1.74% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 33.6% were of [[germans|German]], 12.1% [[english people|English]], 9.5% [[norwegians|Norwegian]] and 7.0% [[irish people|Irish]] ancestry.

There were 3,127 households, out of which 23.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.80% were non-families. 32.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.

The county population contained 22.80% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 20.60% from 25 to 44, 28.30% from 45 to 64, and 22.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 109.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,631, and the median income for a family was $37,827. Males had a median income of $30,646 versus $20,017 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $17,048. About 7.80% of families and 13.60% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.90% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were 7,094 people, 3,272 households, and 1,899 families in the county.<ref name=DC>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US46047|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|access-date=March 11, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213024409/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US46047|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|4.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 4,191 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.4|/sqmi}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US46047|access-date=11 March 2016|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213162417/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US46047|archive-date=13 February 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 88.6% white, 7.1% American Indian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population.<ref name=DC/> In terms of ancestry, 39.7% were [[Germans|German]], 12.6% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 11.2% were [[English people|English]], 8.4% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 5.9% were [[Dutch people|Dutch]], and 2.3% were [[Americans|American]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US46047|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|access-date=March 11, 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034850/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US46047|archive-date=February 13, 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 7,094 people, 3,272 households, and 1,899 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|4.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 4,191 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the county was 88.6% white, 7.1% American Indian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 39.7% were [[Germans|German]], 12.6% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 11.2% were [[English people|English]], 8.4% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 5.9% were [[Dutch people|Dutch]], and 2.3% were [[Americans|American]].


Of the 3,272 households, 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 42.0% were non-families, and 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.74. The median age was 50.5 years.<ref name=DC/>
Of the 3,272 households, 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 42.0% were non-families, and 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.74. The median age was 50.5 years.


The median income for a household in the county was $35,833 and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $36,495 versus $32,058 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,574. About 11.4% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US46047|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|access-date=11 March 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213025042/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US46047|archive-date=13 February 2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The median income for a household in the county was $35,833 and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $36,495 versus $32,058 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,574. About 11.4% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.


==Communities==
==Communities==
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* [[Burdock, South Dakota|Burdock]] (ghost town)
* [[Burdock, South Dakota|Burdock]] (ghost town)
* Cascade Springs (ghost town)<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cascade+Springs/@43.3349906,-103.5603396,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876334d1da91b979:0x3d259858ce050731!8m2!3d43.3349759!4d-103.5515848 ''Cascade Springs'' Google Maps (accessed 2 February 2019)]</ref>
* Cascade Springs (ghost town)<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cascade+Springs/@43.3349906,-103.5603396,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x876334d1da91b979:0x3d259858ce050731!8m2!3d43.3349759!4d-103.5515848 ''Cascade Springs'' Google Maps (accessed February 2, 2019)]</ref>
* [[Heppner, South Dakota|Heppner]] (ghost town)
* [[Heppner, South Dakota|Heppner]] (ghost town)
* [[Rumford, South Dakota|Rumford]]
* [[Rumford, South Dakota|Rumford]]
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==Politics==
==Politics==
Fall River voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.
Fall River voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party presidential candidate.
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==Education==
School districts include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st46_sd/schooldistrict_maps/c46047_fall_river/DC20SD_C46047.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Fall River County, SD|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-11-30}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st46_sd/schooldistrict_maps/c46047_fall_river/DC20SD_C46047_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
* [[Edgemont School District 23-1]]
* [[Hot Springs School District 23-2]]
* [[Oelrichs School District 23-3]]


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Fall River County, South Dakota| ]]
[[Category:Fall River County, South Dakota| ]]

Latest revision as of 05:50, 12 December 2024

Fall River County
County
Battle Mountain Sanitarium in Hot Springs.
Battle Mountain Sanitarium in Hot Springs.
Map of South Dakota highlighting Fall River 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.
Coordinates: 43°15′N 103°31′W / 43.25°N 103.52°W / 43.25; -103.52
Country United States
State South Dakota
FoundedApril 3, 1883
Named forFall River
SeatHot Springs
Largest cityHot Springs
Area
 • Total
1,749 sq mi (4,530 km2)
 • Land1,740 sq mi (4,500 km2)
 • Water9.2 sq mi (24 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,973
 • Estimate 
(2023)
7,393 Increase
 • Density4.0/sq mi (1.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitefallriver.sdcounties.org

Fall River County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,973.[1] Its county seat is Hot Springs.[2] The county was founded in 1883. It is named for the Fall River which runs through it.[3]

Geography

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Fall River County lies at South Dakota's SW corner. Its south borderline abuts the north borderline of the state of Nebraska, and its west borderline abuts the east borderline of the state of Wyoming. The Fall River County terrain contains a mountainous area in the north-central portion, with rolling hills in the rest of the county. Outside the mountainous area, the county's highest point is its SW corner, at 3,970 ft (1,210 m) ASL. Of the several peaks in the mountainous area, one in the NE portion of that zone rises to 4,646 ft (1,416 m) ASL. The terrain slopes to the north and east. Discharging from the Angostura Reservoir, the Cheyenne River flows northeasterly through the upper part of the county, departing the county through its north boundary line into Custer County.

Fall River County has a total area of 1,749 square miles (4,530 km2), of which 1,740 square miles (4,500 km2) is land and 9.2 square miles (24 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Protected areas

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Lakes

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  • Angostura Reservoir
  • Coldbrook Lake
  • Cottonwood Springs Lake

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18904,478—
19003,541−20.9%
19107,763119.2%
19206,985−10.0%
19308,74125.1%
19408,089−7.5%
195010,43929.1%
196010,6882.4%
19707,505−29.8%
19808,43912.4%
19907,353−12.9%
20007,4531.4%
20107,094−4.8%
20206,973−1.7%
2023 (est.)7,393[5]6.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 6,973 people, 3,226 households, and 1,891 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was 4.0 inhabitants per square mile (1.5/km2). There were 4,081 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 7,094 people, 3,272 households, and 1,899 families in the county. The population density was 4.1 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km2). There were 4,191 housing units at an average density of 2.4 units per square mile (0.93 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.6% white, 7.1% American Indian, 0.7% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 39.7% were German, 12.6% were Irish, 11.2% were English, 8.4% were Norwegian, 5.9% were Dutch, and 2.3% were American.

Of the 3,272 households, 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 42.0% were non-families, and 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.74. The median age was 50.5 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,833 and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $36,495 versus $32,058 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,574. About 11.4% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Townships

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Unorganized territories

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  • Northeast Fall River
  • Southwest Fall River

Politics

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Fall River voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party presidential candidate.

United States presidential election results for Fall River County, South Dakota[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 3,135 73.35% 1,030 24.10% 109 2.55%
2020 2,878 71.20% 1,053 26.05% 111 2.75%
2016 2,511 70.47% 821 23.04% 231 6.48%
2012 2,258 64.22% 1,140 32.42% 118 3.36%
2008 2,348 61.64% 1,338 35.13% 123 3.23%
2004 2,413 62.76% 1,326 34.49% 106 2.76%
2000 2,185 63.72% 1,133 33.04% 111 3.24%
1996 1,636 47.31% 1,357 39.24% 465 13.45%
1992 1,533 40.84% 1,416 37.72% 805 21.44%
1988 2,002 58.59% 1,380 40.39% 35 1.02%
1984 2,748 70.37% 1,135 29.07% 22 0.56%
1980 2,831 69.61% 982 24.15% 254 6.25%
1976 2,046 56.60% 1,537 42.52% 32 0.89%
1972 2,374 67.89% 1,107 31.66% 16 0.46%
1968 1,843 59.57% 965 31.19% 286 9.24%
1964 2,026 54.29% 1,706 45.71% 0 0.00%
1960 2,492 63.60% 1,426 36.40% 0 0.00%
1956 2,377 67.39% 1,150 32.61% 0 0.00%
1952 2,863 73.96% 1,008 26.04% 0 0.00%
1948 2,037 59.72% 1,348 39.52% 26 0.76%
1944 1,938 63.33% 1,122 36.67% 0 0.00%
1940 2,420 63.27% 1,405 36.73% 0 0.00%
1936 1,876 47.11% 1,927 48.39% 179 4.50%
1932 1,351 33.53% 2,603 64.61% 75 1.86%
1928 2,216 63.51% 1,258 36.06% 15 0.43%
1924 1,392 52.13% 342 12.81% 936 35.06%
1920 1,236 61.01% 680 33.56% 110 5.43%
1916 668 40.63% 922 56.08% 54 3.28%
1912 0 0.00% 712 42.16% 977 57.84%
1908 726 57.62% 466 36.98% 68 5.40%
1904 777 71.22% 248 22.73% 66 6.05%
1900 521 54.96% 421 44.41% 6 0.63%
1896 530 48.67% 555 50.96% 4 0.37%
1892 569 53.73% 262 24.74% 228 21.53%

Education

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School districts include:[13]

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fall River County, South Dakota.

References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 123.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  5. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2023". Census.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  10. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  11. ^ Cascade Springs Google Maps (accessed February 2, 2019)
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  13. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Fall River County, SD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2024. - Text list
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