Tripp County, South Dakota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 6,430 people, 2,550 households, and 1,721 families residing in the county. The population density
was 4 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 3,036 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.48% White
, 0.03% Black
or African American
, 11.20% Native American
, 0.06% Asian
, 0.08% from other races
, and 1.15% from two or more races. 0.86% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,550 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples
living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.50% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 19.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $36,219. Males had a median income of $22,588 versus $18,070 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,776. About 15.90% of families and 19.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.70% of those under age 18 and 17.60% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,430 people, 2,550 households, and 1,721 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 4 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 3,036 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.48% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 11.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Asian
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, 0.08% from other races
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, and 1.15% from two or more races. 0.86% 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.
There were 2,550 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.50% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.70% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 19.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $36,219. Males had a median income of $22,588 versus $18,070 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,776. About 15.90% of families and 19.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.70% of those under age 18 and 17.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- ColomeColome, South DakotaColome is a city in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 296 as of the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.-Demographics:...
- HamillHamill, South DakotaHamill is a census-designated place in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 11 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and is water....
- IdealIdeal, South DakotaIdeal is an unincorporated community in northern Tripp County, South Dakota, United States, named for its superb farmland. It lies north of the city of Winner, the county seat. Its elevation is 1,886 feet ....
- New WittenNew Witten, South DakotaNew Witten is a town in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 79 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 square mile , all land.-Demographics:...
- WinnerWinner, South DakotaWinner is a city in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,897 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Tripp County. Winner also serves as the administrative center of neighboring Todd County, which does not have its own county seat. The nearest airport is Winner...