Spink County, South Dakota

county in South Dakota, United States of America

Spink County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 6,361 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Redfield. It was created in 1873.[2]

Spink County
Spink County Courthouse (2013)
Spink County Courthouse (2013)
Map of South Dakota highlighting Spink 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: 44°56′N 98°21′W / 44.94°N 98.35°W / 44.94; -98.35
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1879 (organized)
Named forS.L. Spink
SeatRedfield
Largest cityRedfield
Area
 • Total1,510 sq mi (3,900 km2)
 • Land1,504 sq mi (3,900 km2)
 • Water5.8 sq mi (15 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,361
 • Density4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.spinkcounty-sd.org

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Spink County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.