Davison County, South Dakota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 18,741 people, 7,585 households, and 4,770 families residing in the county. The population density
was 43 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 8,093 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.23% White
, 0.27% Black
or African American
, 1.98% Native American
, 0.43% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.30% from other races
, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 50.8% were of German, 10.1% Norwegian, 5.5% Irish
and 5.4% American
ancestry.
There were 7,585 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.40% were married couples
living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.10% were non-families. 30.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 12.00% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,476, and the median income for a family was $44,357. Males had a median income of $30,825 versus $20,940 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,879. About 8.20% of families and 11.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 18,741 people, 7,585 households, and 4,770 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 43 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 8,093 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.23% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.98% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.43% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.30% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.77% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 50.8% were of German, 10.1% Norwegian, 5.5% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.4% American
United States
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ancestry.
There were 7,585 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.10% were non-families. 30.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 12.00% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 20.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,476, and the median income for a family was $44,357. Males had a median income of $30,825 versus $20,940 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,879. About 8.20% of families and 11.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- EthanEthan, South DakotaEthan is a town in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 331 at the 2010 census...
- LoomisLoomis, South DakotaLoomis is a census-designated place in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 34 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- MitchellMitchell, South Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 14,558 people, 6,121 households, and 3,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,475.7 people per square mile . There were 6,555 housing units at an average density of 664.4 per square mile...
- Mount VernonMount Vernon, South DakotaMount Vernon is a city in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 462 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mount Vernon is located at ....