Winner, South Dakota
Encyclopedia
Winner 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 Regional Airport
.
Winner is very well known for its pheasant
season. Pheasant season runs from October to December and brings many individuals from throughout the United States.
, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 3,137 people, 1,359 households, and 803 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,030.6 people per square mile (786.5/km²). There were 1,526 housing units at an average density of 987.8 per square mile (382.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.35% White, 0.06% African American, 9.15% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.10% from other races
, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 1,359 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples
living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,277, and the median income for a family was $38,472. Males had a median income of $26,858 versus $20,613 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,717. About 10.7% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.
drawing won the jackpot. The ticket was claimed at South Dakota Lottery
headquarters in Pierre
, on June 5. The winner, Neal Wanless, chose the cash option
, and will receive approximately $88.5 million after withholdings.
Tripp County, South Dakota
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 . There were 3,036 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
, South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 2,897 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Tripp County
Tripp County, South Dakota
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 . There were 3,036 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
. Winner also serves as the administrative center of neighboring Todd County, which does not have its own county seat. The nearest airport is Winner Regional Airport
Winner Regional Airport
Winner Regional Airport , also known as Bob Wiley Field, is a public airport located one mile northeast of the central business district of Winner, a city in Tripp County, South Dakota, United States. The airport is owned by the City of Winner...
.
Winner is very well known for its pheasant
Pheasant
Pheasants refer to some members of the Phasianinae subfamily of Phasianidae in the order Galliformes.Pheasants are characterised by strong sexual dimorphism, males being highly ornate with bright colours and adornments such as wattles and long tails. Males are usually larger than females and have...
season. Pheasant season runs from October to December and brings many individuals from throughout the United States.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 3,137 people, 1,359 households, and 803 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,030.6 people per square mile (786.5/km²). There were 1,526 housing units at an average density of 987.8 per square mile (382.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.35% White, 0.06% African American, 9.15% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 1,359 households out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,277, and the median income for a family was $38,472. Males had a median income of $26,858 versus $20,613 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,717. About 10.7% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Frank LeahyFrank LeahyFrancis William Leahy was an American football player, coach, college athletics administrator, and professional sports executive...
, the Notre Dame coach who took the Fighting Irish to several national championships - Delores TaylorDelores TaylorDelores Taylor is an American film actress, writer and producer, known for her roles in the Billy Jack films of the 1970s.-Life and career:...
, the co-creator and star (as Jean) of the Billy Jack films was born and grew up in Winner, SD.
Powerball "Winner"
A ticket sold in Winner for the May 27, 2009 PowerballPowerball
Powerball is an American lottery game sold in 44 jurisdictions as a shared jackpot game. It is coordinated by the Multi-State Lottery Association , a non-profit organization formed by an agreement with lotteries. Powerball is a game whose advertised jackpot starts at $20 million and can roll into...
drawing won the jackpot. The ticket was claimed at South Dakota Lottery
South Dakota Lottery
The South Dakota Lottery is run by the government of South Dakota. It is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association . The Lottery is headquartered in Pierre; it is a self-funded endeavor...
headquarters in Pierre
Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the county seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 at the 2010 census, making it the second least populous state capital after Montpelier, Vermont...
, on June 5. The winner, Neal Wanless, chose the cash option
Present value
Present value, also known as present discounted value, is the value on a given date of a future payment or series of future payments, discounted to reflect the time value of money and other factors such as investment risk...
, and will receive approximately $88.5 million after withholdings.