Miner County, South Dakota

Miner County: County in South Dakota, United States of America

About

Miner County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,389 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,202 inhabitants. Its county seat is Howard. The county was created 151 years ago in 1872.

Miner County locator map
Location of Miner County on South Dakota map.

Quick Facts about Miner County

Population : 2,202 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : South Dakota (United States)
Area : 1481 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.3%
Land as percent of area : 99.7%
Altitude : 1,463 feet / 446 meters
Capital : Howard
Establishment : January 01, 1970
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 04:42:06 (29th March 2024)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -8.49% (2010-2020)
Map of South Dakota highlighting Miner County locator map image
Map of South Dakota highlighting Miner County
Map of South Dakota highlighting Miner County locator map image

Geography

Miner County is located at 44°1'19"N 97°36'37"W (44.0219500, -97.6102500). It has 4 neighbors: Kingsbury County, Lake County, McCook County and Sanborn County.

Miner County map

The largest city of Miner County is Howard with a population of 137. Other cities include and Carthage population 37. See all Miner County cities & populated places.

Miner County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Miner County.

City Name Population Title
Howard 137 City in South Dakota, United States of America
Canova 78 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Roswell 69 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Carthage 37 City in South Dakota, United States
Vilas 19 Town in South Dakota, United States of America

Miner County has 4 neighbours.

  • Howard

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Miner County decreased by 8.49% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,389 - census
2011 2,325 -2.75% estimation process
2012 2,298 -1.17% estimation process
2013 2,312 0.61% estimation process
2014 2,281 -1.36% estimation process
2015 2,207 -3.35% estimation process
2016 2,229 0.99% estimation process
2017 2,200 -1.32% estimation process
2018 2,204 0.18% estimation process
2019 2,216 0.54% estimation process
2020 2,202 -0.64% estimation process

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