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{{short description|County in South Dakota, United States}}
<div style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;">[[Image:Map of South Dakota highlighting Stanley County.png]]</div>
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'''Stanley County''' is a [[county]] located in the [[U.S. state|state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of [[2000]], the population is 2,772. Its [[county seat]] is [[Fort Pierre, South Dakota|Fort Pierre]][[Geographic references|<sup>6</sup>]].
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Stanley County
| state = South Dakota
| ex image = FortPierreChouteau1854.jpg
| ex image cap = Watercolor drawing of [[Fort Pierre Chouteau]]. Dated 1854.
| seal =
| founded year = 1873 (created)<br/>1890 (organized)
| seat wl = Fort Pierre
| largest city wl = Fort Pierre
| area_total_sq_mi = 1517
| area_land_sq_mi = 1444
| area_water_sq_mi = 73
| area percentage = 4.8
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 2980
| pop_est_as_of = 2024
| population_est = 3015 {{increase}}
| density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone 1 = Mountain
| tz note 1 = western portion
| time zone 2 = Central
| tz note 2 = eastern portion
| web = http://www.stanleycounty.org/
| named for = [[David S. Stanley]]
| district = At-large
}}


'''Stanley County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[South Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 2,980.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/stanleycountysouthdakota/PST045224 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Fort Pierre, South Dakota|Fort Pierre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created in 1873, and was organized in 1890.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|website=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|access-date=March 31, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is named for David S. Stanley, a commander at Fort Sully from 1866 to 1874, which was located nearby.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.southdakotamagazine.com/stanley-county|title=Explorers, Cowboys and Indians|last=John Andrews|website=www.southdakotamagazine.com|access-date=March 18, 2020}}</ref>
== Geography ==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 3,929 [[square kilometer|km&sup2;]] (1,517 [[square mile|mi&sup2;]]). 3,738 km&sup2; (1,443 mi&sup2;) of it is land and 191 km&sup2; (74 mi&sup2;) of it is water. The total area is 4.86% water.


Stanley County is included in the [[Pierre, South Dakota|Pierre]], SD [[Pierre, South Dakota micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
===Townships===


==Geography==
The county is divided into three areas of unorganized territory: Lower Brule, North Stanley, and South Stanley.
Stanley County's northwestern boundary is defined by the [[Cheyenne River]] which flows eastward, to discharge into the [[Missouri River]] at the most northerly point of Stanley County. From there, the county's northeast boundary is defined by the southeastward-flowing Missouri. The county terrain consists of semi-arid rolling hills, carved by drainages. The area is partially devoted to agriculture.<ref name="SCSD">{{Cite web |title=Stanley County · South Dakota |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Stanley+County,+SD/@44.3407192,-100.8313303,116341m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x877ff9fcda510043:0x1f13adfd17cb1207!8m2!3d44.3386264!4d-100.8000051 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Google Maps |language=en}}</ref> The terrain slopes to the east; its highest point is in the SW county corner, at {{convert|2,198|ft|m|abbr=on}} ASL.<ref name=FAA>{{Cite web |url=https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |title="Find an Altitude" Google Maps (accessed February 8, 2019) |access-date=February 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521043409/https://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm |archive-date=May 21, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The county has a total area of {{convert|1517|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1444|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|73|sqmi}} (4.8%) is water.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_46.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 28, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref>


The eastern portion of South Dakota's counties (48 of 66) observe [[Central Time Zone|Central Time]]; the western counties (18 of 66) observe [[Mountain Time Zone|Mountain Time]]. Stanley County is on the western end of counties which observe Central Time, and its residents are split east–west in their time observance.<ref>[http://www.timebie.com/us/south_dakota.php Map of Time Zone Line through South Dakota (accessed January 30, 2019)]</ref> Although [[Fort Pierre, South Dakota|Fort Pierre]], the seat of Stanley County, is located in the [[Mountain Time Zone]], most residents of the city use [[Central Time Zone|Central Time]] because of close social and economic ties with [[Pierre, South Dakota|Pierre]], which is located in the Central Time Zone.
=== Adjacent Counties ===


===Major highways===
* [[Dewey County, South Dakota]] - north
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* [[Sully County, South Dakota]] - northeast
* [[Hughes County, South Dakota]] - east
* [[Image:US 14.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 14 in South Dakota|U.S. Highway 14]]
* [[Lyman County, South Dakota]] - southeast
* [[Image:US 83.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Route 83 in South Dakota|U.S. Highway 83]]
* [[Jones County, South Dakota]] - south
* [[Image:SD 34.svg|20px]] [[South Dakota Highway 34]]
* [[Haakon County, South Dakota]] - west
* [[Image:SD 63.svg|20px]] [[South Dakota Highway 63]]
* [[Image:SD 1806.svg|23px]] [[South Dakota Highway 1806]]
{{div col end}}


===Adjacent counties===
== Demographics ==
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" style="float:right; margin-left:15px;"
* [[Dewey County, South Dakota|Dewey County]] - north
|align=center colspan=2| '''Stanley County<br>Population by year'''
* [[Sully County, South Dakota|Sully County]] - northeast
|-
* [[Hughes County, South Dakota|Hughes County]] - east
| align=center |
* [[Lyman County, South Dakota|Lyman County]] - southeast
[[1900]] - 1,341 <br>
* [[Jones County, South Dakota|Jones County]] - south
[[1910]] - 14,975 <br>
* [[Haakon County, South Dakota|Haakon County]] - west
[[1920]] - 2,908 <br>
* [[Ziebach County, South Dakota|Ziebach County]] - northwest<ref name=FAA/>
[[1930]] - 2,381 <br>
{{div col end}}
[[1940]] - 1,959 <br>
[[1950]] - 2,055 <br>
[[1960]] - 4,085 <br>
[[1970]] - 2,457 <br>
[[1980]] - 2,533 <br>
[[1990]] - 2,453 <br>
[[2000]] - 2,772
|}
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of [[2000]], there are 2,772 people, 1,111 households, and 775 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] is 1/km&sup2; (2/mi&sup2;). There are 1,277 housing units at an average density of 0/km&sup2; (1/mi&sup2;). The racial makeup of the county is 93.04% [[Race (U.S. census)|White]], 0.18% [[Race (U.S. census)|Black]] or [[Race (U.S. census)|African American]], 4.91% [[Race (U.S. census)|Native American]], 0.29% [[Race (U.S. census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Race (U.S. census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.14% from [[race (U.S. census)|other races]], and 1.44% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population are [[Race (U.S. census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (U.S. census)|Latino]] of any race.


===Protected areas<ref name=SCSD/>===
There are 1,111 households out of which 33.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% are non-families. 25.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 2.98.
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
* Antelope Creek State Game Production Area
* Antelope Creek State Lakeside Use Area
* Brush Creek State Game Production Area
* Chantier Creek State Game Production Area
* Chantier Creek State Lakeside Use Area
* Fort George State Game Production Area
* [[Fort Pierre National Grassland]] (part)
* Foster Bay State Lakeside Use Area
* Frozen Man Creek State Game Production Area
* Hayes Lake State Game Production Area
* Minneconjou State Game Production Area
* Minneconjou State Lakeside Use Area
* [[Oahe Downstream Recreation Area|Oahe Downstream State Recreation Area]]
* Schomer Draw State Game Production Area
* West Shore State Lakeside Use Area
{{div col end}}


===Lakes===
In the county, the population is spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 26.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 101.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.00 males.
* [[Lake Oahe]] (part)
* [[Lake Sharpe]] (part)


==Demographics==
== Cities and towns ==
{{US Census population
*[[Fort Pierre, South Dakota|Fort Pierre]]
|1880= 793
{{SouthDakota}}
|1890= 1028
|1900= 1341
|1910= 14975
|1920= 2908
|1930= 2381
|1940= 1959
|1950= 2055
|1960= 4085
|1970= 2457
|1980= 2533
|1990= 2453
|2000= 2772
|2010= 2966
|2020= 2980
|estyear=2024
|estimate=3015
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2024">{{cite web|title=County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-counties-total.html |access-date=March 15, 2025}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 20, 2014}}</ref><br>1790–1960<ref>{{cite web|title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |publisher=University of Virginia Library |url-status=live |date=2007 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091212224028/http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/ |archive-date=December 12, 2009}}</ref> 1900–1990<ref>{{cite web|last=Forstall |first=Richard L. |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sd190090.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |url-status=live |date=March 27, 1995 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990219135447/http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sd190090.txt |archive-date=February 19, 1999}}</ref><br>1990–2000<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=July 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010}}</ref> 2010–2020<ref name="QF"/>
}}

===2020 census===
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 2,980 people, 1,244 households, and 823 families residing in the county.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stanley%20County,%20South%20Dakota%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|2.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 1,427 housing units.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 2,966 people, 1,228 households, and 857 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|2.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 1,387 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1.0|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the county was 90.0% white, 6.6% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 46.4% were [[Germans|German]], 12.5% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 10.8% were [[English people|English]], 10.7% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 8.4% were [[Czechs|Czech]], 5.0% were [[Swedes|Swedish]], and 2.5% were [[Americans|American]].

Of the 1,228 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.2% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age was 41.9 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $51,875 and the median income for a family was $54,722. Males had a median income of $33,929 versus $25,574 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,435. About 8.8% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Communities==
===City===
* [[Fort Pierre, South Dakota|Fort Pierre]] (county seat)

===Unincorporated communities<ref name=SCSD/>===
{{div col}}
* [[Hayes, South Dakota|Hayes]]
* [[Mission Ridge, South Dakota|Mission Ridge]]
* Sansarc
* Wendte
{{div col end}}

===Unorganized territories===
Stanley County has no townships. It is divided into three areas of unorganized territory: Lower Brule, North Stanley, and South Stanley.

==Education==
There is one school district in the county: [[Stanley County School District 57-1]].<ref>{{cite map|author=Geography Division|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st46_sd/schooldistrict_maps/c46117_stanley/DC20SD_C46117.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Stanley County, SD|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|date=January 14, 2021 |access-date=2025-05-11}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st46_sd/schooldistrict_maps/c46117_stanley/DC20SD_C46117_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>

==In popular culture==
The [[Triple U Buffalo Ranch]] in northern Stanley County was used in filming the 1990 movie ''[[Dances with Wolves]]''.

==Notable person==
* [[Casey Tibbs]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southdakotamagazine.com/stanley-county|website=[[South Dakota Magazine]]|last=Andrews|first=John|date=May 17, 2016|title=Stanley County}}</ref> (1929–1990): [[cowboy]], [[rodeo]] performer, and actor

==Politics==
Stanley County have traditionally voted Republican. No Democratic presidential candidate has won Stanley County since [[Lyndon Johnson]] in 1964, whilst [[Michael Dukakis]] during the drought-affected 1988 election is the last Democrat to top forty percent.
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{{PresRow|1956|Republican|587|567|0|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|695|289|0|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|522|359|6|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|384|234|0|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1940|Republican|679|541|0|South Dakota}}
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{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|553|757|26|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|739|437|8|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|531|249|432|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|598|394|61|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|254|381|29|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|0|1,051|1,164|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1908|Republican|2,313|1,598|181|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1904|Republican|547|396|21|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1900|Republican|254|252|7|South Dakota}}
{{PresRow|1896|Democratic|89|140|2|South Dakota}}
{{PresFoot|1892|Republican|76|29|50|South Dakota}}

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stanley County, South Dakota]]

==References==
{{Commons category|Stanley County, South Dakota}}
{{Reflist|30em}}

{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Stanley County, South Dakota
|North = [[Dewey County, South Dakota|Dewey County]]
|Northeast = [[Sully County, South Dakota|Sully County]]
|East = [[Hughes County, South Dakota|Hughes County]]
|Southeast = [[Lyman County, South Dakota|Lyman County]]
|South = [[Jones County, South Dakota|Jones County]]
|West = [[Haakon County, South Dakota|Haakon County]]
|Northwest = [[Ziebach County, South Dakota|Ziebach County]]
}}

{{Stanley County, South Dakota}}
{{South Dakota}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Coord|44.40|-100.75|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-SD_source:UScensus1990}}


[[Category:South Dakota counties]]
[[Category:Stanley County, South Dakota| ]]
[[Category:Stanley County, South Dakota| ]]
[[Category:Pierre, South Dakota micropolitan area]]
[[Category:1890 establishments in South Dakota]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1890]]
[[Category:Counties in multiple time zones]]

Latest revision as of 21:02, 27 May 2025

Stanley County
County
Watercolor drawing of Fort Pierre Chouteau. Dated 1854.
Watercolor drawing of Fort Pierre Chouteau. Dated 1854.
Map of South Dakota highlighting Stanley County
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting South Dakota
South Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°24′N 100°45′W / 44.4°N 100.75°W / 44.4; -100.75
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1890 (organized)
Named afterDavid S. Stanley
SeatFort Pierre
Largest cityFort Pierre
Area
 • Total
1,517 sq mi (3,930 km2)
 • Land1,444 sq mi (3,740 km2)
 • Water73 sq mi (190 km2)  4.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,980
 • Estimate 
(2024)
3,015 Increase
 • Density2.0/sq mi (0.76/km2)
Time zones
western portionUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
eastern portionUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.stanleycounty.org

Stanley County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,980.[1] Its county seat is Fort Pierre.[2] The county was created in 1873, and was organized in 1890.[3] It is named for David S. Stanley, a commander at Fort Sully from 1866 to 1874, which was located nearby.[4]

Stanley County is included in the Pierre, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Stanley County's northwestern boundary is defined by the Cheyenne River which flows eastward, to discharge into the Missouri River at the most northerly point of Stanley County. From there, the county's northeast boundary is defined by the southeastward-flowing Missouri. The county terrain consists of semi-arid rolling hills, carved by drainages. The area is partially devoted to agriculture.[5] The terrain slopes to the east; its highest point is in the SW county corner, at 2,198 ft (670 m) ASL.[6] The county has a total area of 1,517 square miles (3,930 km2), of which 1,444 square miles (3,740 km2) is land and 73 square miles (190 km2) (4.8%) is water.[7]

The eastern portion of South Dakota's counties (48 of 66) observe Central Time; the western counties (18 of 66) observe Mountain Time. Stanley County is on the western end of counties which observe Central Time, and its residents are split east–west in their time observance.[8] Although Fort Pierre, the seat of Stanley County, is located in the Mountain Time Zone, most residents of the city use Central Time because of close social and economic ties with Pierre, which is located in the Central Time Zone.

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Protected areas[5]

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  • Antelope Creek State Game Production Area
  • Antelope Creek State Lakeside Use Area
  • Brush Creek State Game Production Area
  • Chantier Creek State Game Production Area
  • Chantier Creek State Lakeside Use Area
  • Fort George State Game Production Area
  • Fort Pierre National Grassland (part)
  • Foster Bay State Lakeside Use Area
  • Frozen Man Creek State Game Production Area
  • Hayes Lake State Game Production Area
  • Minneconjou State Game Production Area
  • Minneconjou State Lakeside Use Area
  • Oahe Downstream State Recreation Area
  • Schomer Draw State Game Production Area
  • West Shore State Lakeside Use Area

Lakes

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880793—
18901,02829.6%
19001,34130.4%
191014,9751,016.7%
19202,908−80.6%
19302,381−18.1%
19401,959−17.7%
19502,0554.9%
19604,08598.8%
19702,457−39.9%
19802,5333.1%
19902,453−3.2%
20002,77213.0%
20102,9667.0%
20202,9800.5%
2024 (est.)3,015[9]1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790–1960[11] 1900–1990[12]
1990–2000[13] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 2,980 people, 1,244 households, and 823 families residing in the county.[14] The population density was 2.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.81/km2). There were 1,427 housing units.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 2,966 people, 1,228 households, and 857 families in the county. The population density was 2.1 inhabitants per square mile (0.81/km2). There were 1,387 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.0% white, 6.6% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 46.4% were German, 12.5% were Irish, 10.8% were English, 10.7% were Norwegian, 8.4% were Czech, 5.0% were Swedish, and 2.5% were American.

Of the 1,228 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.2% were non-families, and 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age was 41.9 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $51,875 and the median income for a family was $54,722. Males had a median income of $33,929 versus $25,574 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,435. About 8.8% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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City

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Unincorporated communities[5]

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Unorganized territories

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Stanley County has no townships. It is divided into three areas of unorganized territory: Lower Brule, North Stanley, and South Stanley.

Education

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There is one school district in the county: Stanley County School District 57-1.[15]

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The Triple U Buffalo Ranch in northern Stanley County was used in filming the 1990 movie Dances with Wolves.

Notable person

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Politics

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Stanley County have traditionally voted Republican. No Democratic presidential candidate has won Stanley County since Lyndon Johnson in 1964, whilst Michael Dukakis during the drought-affected 1988 election is the last Democrat to top forty percent.

United States presidential election results for Stanley County, South Dakota[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 1,260 72.62% 447 25.76% 28 1.61%
2020 1,203 72.82% 421 25.48% 28 1.69%
2016 1,148 73.26% 329 21.00% 90 5.74%
2012 1,063 69.03% 435 28.25% 42 2.73%
2008 1,017 65.49% 510 32.84% 26 1.67%
2004 1,129 69.56% 464 28.59% 30 1.85%
2000 955 69.15% 402 29.11% 24 1.74%
1996 795 57.53% 454 32.85% 133 9.62%
1992 719 51.39% 427 30.52% 253 18.08%
1988 698 57.26% 511 41.92% 10 0.82%
1984 942 72.52% 351 27.02% 6 0.46%
1980 892 68.67% 339 26.10% 68 5.23%
1976 637 53.57% 548 46.09% 4 0.34%
1972 779 60.95% 492 38.50% 7 0.55%
1968 572 51.58% 439 39.59% 98 8.84%
1964 549 42.26% 750 57.74% 0 0.00%
1960 678 48.15% 730 51.85% 0 0.00%
1956 587 50.87% 567 49.13% 0 0.00%
1952 695 70.63% 289 29.37% 0 0.00%
1948 522 58.85% 359 40.47% 6 0.68%
1944 384 62.14% 234 37.86% 0 0.00%
1940 679 55.66% 541 44.34% 0 0.00%
1936 495 42.09% 629 53.49% 52 4.42%
1932 553 41.39% 757 56.66% 26 1.95%
1928 739 62.42% 437 36.91% 8 0.68%
1924 531 43.81% 249 20.54% 432 35.64%
1920 598 56.79% 394 37.42% 61 5.79%
1916 254 38.25% 381 57.38% 29 4.37%
1912 0 0.00% 1,051 47.45% 1,164 52.55%
1908 2,313 56.52% 1,598 39.05% 181 4.42%
1904 547 56.74% 396 41.08% 21 2.18%
1900 254 49.51% 252 49.12% 7 1.36%
1896 89 38.53% 140 60.61% 2 0.87%
1892 76 49.03% 29 18.71% 50 32.26%

See also

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References

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