Turner County, South Dakota

Turner County: County in South Dakota, United States

About

Turner County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,347 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,368 inhabitants. Its county seat is Parker. The county was created 154 years ago in 1870.

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

Quick Facts about Turner County

Population : 8,368 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : South Dakota (United States)
Different from : Turner County
Area : 1599 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.1%
Land as percent of area : 99.9%
Named for : John W. Turner
Capital : Parker
Establishment : January 01, 1871
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 17:49:04 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.25% (2010-2020)
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Turner County CH South Dakota 5 image

Geography

Turner County is located at 43°18'39"N 97°8'55"W (43.3108700, -97.1486600). It has 6 neighbors: Clay County, Hutchinson County, Lincoln County, McCook County, Minnehaha County and Yankton County.

Turner County map

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The largest city of Turner County is Viborg with a population of 763. Other cities include, Parker population 241, Marion population 193, Hurley population 179 and Centerville population 162. See all Turner County cities & populated places.

Turner County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Viborg 763 City in South Dakota, United States of America
Chancellor 263 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Parker 241 City in South Dakota, United States of America
Spring Valley 203 Township in Turner County, South Dakota
Marion 193 City in South Dakota, United States of America
Monroe 186 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Hurley 179 City in South Dakota, United States of America
Centerville 162 City in South Dakota, United States of America
Dolton 131 Township in Turner County, South Dakota
Davis 87 Town in South Dakota, United States of America

Turner County has 6 neighbours.

  • Parker

Demographics

The population of Turner County increased by 0.25% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,347 - census
2011 8,356 0.11% estimation process
2012 8,301 -0.66% estimation process
2013 8,306 0.06% estimation process
2014 8,192 -1.39% estimation process
2015 8,131 -0.75% estimation process
2016 8,259 1.55% estimation process
2017 8,303 0.53% estimation process
2018 8,422 1.41% estimation process
2019 8,384 -0.45% estimation process
2020 8,368 -0.19% estimation process

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People born in Turner County (1)

American politician Rodney Hall was born in Turner County

Other places with the same name (2)

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