Stanley County, South Dakota

Stanley County: County in South Dakota, United States

About

Stanley County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,966 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,121 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Pierre. The county was created 152 years ago in 1872.

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

Quick Facts about Stanley County

Population : 3,121 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : South Dakota (United States)
Different from : Stanly County
Area : 3929 km2
Water as percent of area : 4.8%
Land as percent of area : 95.2%
Named for : David S. Stanley
Altitude : 2,018 feet / 615 meters
Capital : Fort Pierre
Establishment : January 01, 1873
Time Zone : UTC−07:00, America/Denver, UTC−06:00
Local time : 10:15:32 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.97% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Stanley County is located at 44°24'44"N 100°44'9"W (44.4123200, -100.7359400).

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The largest city of Stanley County is Fort Pierre with a population of 2,236. . See all Stanley County cities & populated places.

Stanley County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Fort Pierre 2,236 City in South Dakota, United States of America

Stanley County has 1 neighbours.

  • Dewey County county in South Dakota, United States of America

  • Fort Pierre

Demographics

The population of Stanley County increased by 4.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,966 - census
2011 2,978 0.4% estimation process
2012 2,976 -0.07% estimation process
2013 2,979 0.1% estimation process
2014 2,979 0% estimation process
2015 2,974 -0.17% estimation process
2016 3,012 1.26% estimation process
2017 2,986 -0.87% estimation process
2018 3,017 1.03% estimation process
2019 3,098 2.61% estimation process
2020 3,121 0.74% estimation process

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