McCook County, South Dakota
McCook County: county in South Dakota, United States of America
About
McCook County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,618 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,520 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salem. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
County Snapshot
McCook County at a glance
McCook County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Dakota counties
66
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MontrosePopulation 207
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Quick Facts about McCook County
| Population | 5,520 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 1495 km2 |
| Official name | McCook |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.6743,-97.3684 |
| Named for | Edwin Stanton McCook |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 1,601 feet / 488 meters |
| Capital | Salem |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:06:03 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
McCook County is located at 43°40'28"N 97°22'6"W (43.6743100, -97.3684400). It has 6 neighbors: Turner County, Hanson County, Hutchinson County, Lake County, Miner County and Minnehaha County.
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The largest city of McCook County is Montrose with a population of 207. Other cities include, Salem population 153, Spencer population 145 and Bridgewater population 132. See all McCook County cities & populated places.
McCook County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McCook County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Montrose | 207 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Canistota | 168 | Township in McCook County, South Dakota |
| Salem | 153 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Spencer | 145 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Bridgewater | 132 | City in McCook County, South Dakota, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of McCook County
Official Website- Salem
Demographics
According to census records, the population of McCook County decreased by 1.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,618 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,542 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,566 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,594 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,548 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,483 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,508 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,561 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,601 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,586 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,520 | -1.2% | estimation process |
People born in McCook County (1)
American politician Jack Kolbeck was born in McCook County
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 |