Hanson County, South Dakota
Hanson County: county in South Dakota, United States of America.
About
Hanson County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,331 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,489 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alexandria. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Hanson County
| Population | 3,489 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 1128 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.6748,-97.7873 |
| Altitude | 1,355 feet / 413 meters |
| Capital | Alexandria |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:12:52 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hanson County is located at 43°40'29"N 97°47'14"W (43.6748200, -97.7873400). It has 5 neighbors: Davison County, Hutchinson County, McCook County, Miner County and Sanborn County.
Hanson County map
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Hanson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hanson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day Forecast- Alexandria
Demographics
The population of Hanson County increased by 4.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,331 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,374 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,380 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,402 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,421 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,387 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,383 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,409 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,364 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,453 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,489 | 1.04% | estimation process |
South Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 196,659 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Sioux Falls | 157,584 | The largest city in South Dakota. |
| Pennington County | 115,926 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Rapid City | 77,503 | The second most populous city in South Dakota. |
| Lincoln County | 63,019 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brown County | 38,738 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Brookings County | 35,603 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Meade County | 28,588 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Codington County | 28,186 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Lawrence County | 26,221 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Yankton County | 22,742 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Watertown | 22,303 | City in and county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Davison County | 19,812 | County in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Beadle County | 18,513 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Hughes County | 17,336 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Union County | 16,192 | County in South Dakota, United States |