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Davison County

Davison County, South Dakota

200 E 4th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
Phone: (605) 995-8105
Fax: (605) 995-8112
www.davisoncounty.org

In southeastern SD, west of Sioux Falls; created Jan 8, 1873 (prior to statehood) from Hanson County. Name Origin: For Henry C. Davison, prominent merchant and homesteader

Area (sq mi):: 436.78 (land 435.44; water 1.34) Population per square mile: 43.10
Population 2005: 18,777 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 0.20%; 1990-2000 7.10% Population 2000: 18,741 (White 96.00%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.40%; Other 3.10%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 36.00
Income 2000: per capita $17,879; median household $33,476; Population below poverty level: 11.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $27,111-$31,965
Unemployment (2004): 2.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.60% Median travel time to work: 14.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 6.10%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Mitchell County seat (14,887)

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