Bon Homme County, South Dakota

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Bon Homme County
U.S. county
Bon Homme County courthouse
Bon Homme County courthouse
Map of South Dakota highlighting Bon Homme 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: 42°59′N 97°53′W / 42.99°N 97.88°W / 42.99; -97.88
Country United States
State South Dakota
FoundedApril 5, 1862
Named forBon Homme Island
SeatTyndall
Largest citySpringfield
Area
 • Total582 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Land564 sq mi (1,460 km2)
 • Water18 sq mi (50 km2)  3.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,003
 • Density12/sq mi (4.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitebonhomme.sdcounties.org

Bon Homme County (pronounced BAHN'-uhm[1]) is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 7,003.[2] Its county seat is Tyndall.[3]

History[]

Bon Homme County was created in 1862. "Bon Homme" was first used by Lewis and Clark in 1804 as the name for a 2,000 acre island in the Missouri River. When settlers arrived in the late 1850s they borrowed the name, and when the county was created it was named for the village of Bon Homme. A proposal to change the county name to "Jefferson" in 1865 was rejected. The French word "bonhomme" means "good man."[4][5] The original island is now submerged under Lewis and Clark Lake.[6] The village of Bon Homme was the original county seat until 1885, when it moved to Tyndall.[7]

Bon Homme County is the point of origin for the Siberian alien, Kali tragus, a type of tumbleweed, first reported here in 1877, probably introduced in a shipment of flax seed from Ukraine.[8]

Geography[]

Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River in the southern part of the county

Bon Homme County lies on the south line of South Dakota. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of Nebraska (across the Missouri River). The west boundary line of the county is roughly defined by Choteau Creek, which flows southward to discharge in the river. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, sloping to the river valley; most of the area is devoted to agriculture. The terrain's highest point is the county's NW corner, at 1,883' (574m) ASL.[9]

The county has a total area of 582 square miles (1,510 km2), of which 564 square miles (1,460 km2) is land and 18 square miles (47 km2) (3.1%) is water.[10]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Protected area[]

Lakes[]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1870608—
18805,468799.3%
18909,05765.6%
190010,37914.6%
191011,0616.6%
192011,9407.9%
193011,737−1.7%
194010,241−12.7%
19509,440−7.8%
19609,229−2.2%
19708,577−7.1%
19808,059−6.0%
19907,089−12.0%
20007,2602.4%
20107,070−2.6%
20207,003−0.9%
US Decennial Census[20]
1790-1960[21] 1900-1990[22]
1990-2000[23] 2010-2020[2]

2000 census[]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[24] there were 7,260 people, 2,635 households, and 1,786 families in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5/km2). There were 3,007 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.51% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 2.99% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 41.3% were of German, 19.8% Czech and 9.9% Dutch ancestry.

There were 2,635 households, out of which 28.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples living together, 5.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% were non-families. 29.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

The county population contained 23.10% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 20.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 123.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,644, and the median income for a family was $36,924. Males had a median income of $24,303 versus $20,307 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,892. About 9.40% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.20% of those under age 18 and 13.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census[]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,070 people, 2,457 households, and 1,572 families in the county.[25] The population density was 12.5 inhabitants per square mile (4.8/km2). There were 2,931 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km2).[26] The racial makeup of the county was 89.8% white, 7.1% American Indian, 1.0% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population.[25] In terms of ancestry, 48.6% were German, 20.6% were Czech, 11.7% were Dutch, 7.8% were Irish, 6.1% were Norwegian, and 1.7% were American.[27]

Of the 2,457 households, 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.0% were non-families, and 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 43.1 years.[25]

The median income for a household in the county was $41,107 and the median income for a family was $51,910. Males had a median income of $34,478 versus $28,464 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,074. About 10.1% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.[28]

Communities[]

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Politics[]

Bon Homme County voters often vote Republican. In only two national elections since 1976 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

Presidential election results

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Broadcast Pronunciation Guide and South Dakota Pronunciations". Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2011-06-14. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "2020 Census Results". US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ South Dakota place-names (1941), pp. 16-17.
  5. ^ Kingsbury, George W. History of Dakota Territory, Vol. 1, pp. 121-25 (1915)
  6. ^ Journals of the Lewis & Clark Expedition (September 1, 1804), and note 3 ("Bon Homme Island was still on maps in the 1890s, between Bon Homme County, South Dakota, and Knox County, Nebraska. It is now inundated by Lewis and Clark Lake.")
  7. ^ (October 11, 1999). A River Settlement West Of Yankton Challenged The Mother City For The Government Of Dakota, Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
  8. ^ Ayres, Debra; Ryan, Frederick; Eva, Grotkopp; John, Bailey; Gaskin, John (May 5, 2009). "Tumbleweed (Salsola, section Kali) species and speciation in California". Biological Invasions. 11 (5): 1176. doi:10.1007/s10530-008-9380-5.
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  10. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  11. ^ Bucholz Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  12. ^ Charley Creek Unit, Tabor SD Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  13. ^ Cosby Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  14. ^ Sand Creek Recreation Area, Springfield SD Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  15. ^ Schaefer Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  16. ^ Scheffel Waterfowl Production Area Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  17. ^ Snatch Creek Recreation Area, Springfield SD Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  18. ^ South Bon Homme State Public Shoooting Area, Tyndall SD Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  19. ^ Tabor Recreation Area, Tabor SD Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  20. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
  21. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
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  23. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
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  25. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  26. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  27. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  28. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  29. ^ Perkins, Southwest Bon Homme, SD Google Maps (accessed 30 January 2019)
  30. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 13 April 2018.

Coordinates: 42°59′N 97°53′W / 42.99°N 97.88°W / 42.99; -97.88

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