Roberts County, South Dakota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 10,016 people, 3,683 households, and 2,618 families residing in the county. The population density
was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 4,734 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.29% White
, 0.10% Black
or African American
, 29.86% Native American
, 0.21% Asian
, 0.03% from other races
, and 1.51% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 3,683 households out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.50% were married couples
living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 26.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the county, the population was spread out with 30.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,322, and the median income for a family was $33,361. Males had a median income of $25,516 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $13,428. About 16.60% of families and 22.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.10% of those under age 18 and 17.40% of those age 65 or over.
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Agency
, Alto, Becker, Bossko, Bryant, Dry Wood Lake, Easter, Enterprise, Garfield, Geneseo, Goodwill, Grant, Harmon, Hart, Lake, Lawrence, Lee, Lien, Lockwood, Long Hollow, Minnesota, Norway, One Road, Rosholt, Ortley, Sisseton, Springdale, Spring Grove, Summit, Victor, and White Rock.
Census
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of 2000, there were 10,016 people, 3,683 households, and 2,618 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 9 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 4,734 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.29% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 29.86% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.21% Asian
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, 0.03% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.51% from two or more races. 0.63% 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 3,683 households out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 26.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the county, the population was spread out with 30.00% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 22.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,322, and the median income for a family was $33,361. Males had a median income of $25,516 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $13,428. About 16.60% of families and 22.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.10% of those under age 18 and 17.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- Claire CityClaire City, South DakotaClaire City is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 76 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Claire City is located at ....
- CoronaCorona, South DakotaCorona is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Corona is located at ....
- Hammer
- New EffingtonNew Effington, South DakotaNew Effington is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 256 at the 2010 census.-Geography:New Effington is located at ....
- OrtleyOrtley, South DakotaOrtley is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 65 at the 2010 census.-History:The town was originally named Andersonville after a family of early settlers in the area of Swedish descent, but changed to Ortley in honor of the conductor of the railroad that...
- PeeverPeever, South DakotaPeever is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 168 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Peever is located at ....
- RosholtRosholt, South DakotaRosholt is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 423 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Rosholt is located at ....
- SissetonSisseton, South DakotaSisseton is a city on the Lake Traverse Indian Reservation in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,470 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Roberts County. Sisseton is home to a number of attractions including the Nicollett Tower and is near the "Song to the...
- SummitSummit, South DakotaSummit is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 288 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Summit is located at ....
- Victor
- White RockWhite Rock, South DakotaWhite Rock is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States, along the Bois de Sioux River. The population was 3 at the 2010 census. White Rock is the most northeastern community in South Dakota, being along the Minnesota border and one mile south of North Dakota.-Geography:White Rock is...
- WilmotWilmot, South DakotaWilmot is a city in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 492 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wilmot is located at ....
Townships
The county is divided into thirty-one townshipsTownship (United States)
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Agency
Agency Township, Roberts County, South Dakota
Agency Township is a township in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The township it is part of the Lake Traverse Reservation, which is home to the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Indian tribe...
, Alto, Becker, Bossko, Bryant, Dry Wood Lake, Easter, Enterprise, Garfield, Geneseo, Goodwill, Grant, Harmon, Hart, Lake, Lawrence, Lee, Lien, Lockwood, Long Hollow, Minnesota, Norway, One Road, Rosholt, Ortley, Sisseton, Springdale, Spring Grove, Summit, Victor, and White Rock.