Douglas County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,835. Its county seat is Armour. The county was established in 1873 and organized in 1882. It is named for Stephen Douglas, Illinois political figure.
Geography
The terrain of Douglas County consists of rolling hills, mostly dedicated to agriculture. The county's highest point is on its southwestern boundary, toward the SW corner, at ASL. The terrain slopes to the east. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.4%) is water. It is the second-smallest county in South Dakota by area.
Major highways
- 20px U.S. Highway 18
- 23px U.S. Highway 281
- 20px South Dakota Highway 44
- 20px South Dakota Highway 50
Adjacent counties
- Aurora County – north
- Davison County – northeast
- Hutchinson County – east
- Charles Mix County – southwest
Lakes
- Corsica Lake
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 2,835, 1,134 households, and 779 families residing in the county.
The population density was .
Townships
- Belmont
- Chester
- Clark
- East Choleau
- Garfield
- Grandview
- Holland
- Independence
- Iowa
- Joubert
- Lincoln
- Valley
- Walnut Grove
- Washington
Ghost towns
- Douglas City
- Flensburg
- Grand View
- Huston
- Maitland
Politics
Douglas County voters have long been reliably Republican. In only two national elections since 1892 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.
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Education
School districts include:
- Armour School District 21-1
- Corsica-Stickney School District 21-3
- Parkston School District 33-3
- Platte-Geddes School District 11-5
- Tripp-Delmont School District 33-5
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas County, South Dakota