Roberts County, South Dakota
Roberts County: county in South Dakota, United States of America
About
Roberts County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,149 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,331 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sisseton. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.
County Snapshot
Roberts County at a glance
Roberts County currently has 13 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
13
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Dakota counties
66
Open related pagesLargest city
GoodwillPopulation 876
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Roberts County
| Population | 10,331 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| Different from | Roberts County |
| Area | 2941 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.6297,-96.9461 |
| Altitude | 1,260 feet / 384 meters |
| Capital | Sisseton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 16:13:37 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Roberts County is located at 45°37'47"N 96°56'46"W (45.6296500, -96.9461200). It has 2 neighbors: Richland County and Grant County.
Roberts County map
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The largest city of Roberts County is Sisseton with a population of 510. Other cities include, Wilmot population 497, Rosholt population 424, White Rock population 253 and New Effington population 246. See all Roberts County cities & populated places.
Roberts County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roberts County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | 876 | Census-designated place in Roberts County, South Dakota |
| Sisseton | 510 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Wilmot | 497 | City in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States |
| Rosholt | 424 | Human settlement in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| White Rock | 253 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| New Effington | 246 | Town of the United States |
| Victor | 187 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Peever | 162 | Town of the United States |
| Spring Grove | 129 | Township in Roberts County, South Dakota |
| Corona | 107 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Ortley | 77 | Township in Roberts County, South Dakota |
| Claire City | 74 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Summit | 45 | Town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Roberts County
Official Website- Sisseton
Demographics
The population of Roberts County increased by 1.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,149 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,291 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,324 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,238 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,280 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,209 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,192 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,265 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,376 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,394 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,331 | -0.61% | estimation process |
People born in Roberts County (1)
Sioux leader Gabriel Renville was born in Roberts County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Roberts County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 813 people.
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 |