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 142 years ago in 1882.

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

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%
Altitude : 1,260 feet / 384 meters
Capital : Sisseton
Establishment : January 01, 1883
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 11:23:53 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.76% (2010-2020)
Map of South Dakota highlighting Roberts County locator map image
Map of South Dakota highlighting Roberts County
Map of South Dakota highlighting Roberts County locator map image
Map of South Dakota highlighting Roberts County locator map image

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.

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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 and Victor population 187. 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

Roberts County has 2 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Roberts County (1)

Sioux leader Gabriel Renville was born in Roberts County

Other places with the same name (2)

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