Hamlin County, South Dakota

Hamlin County
County
Hamlin County Courthouse in Hayti in 1974
Hamlin County Courthouse in Hayti in 1974
Map of South Dakota highlighting Hamlin 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°41′N 97°12′W / 44.68°N 97.2°W / 44.68; -97.2
Country United States
State South Dakota
Founded1873 (created)
1878 (organized)
Named forHannibal Hamlin
SeatHayti
Largest cityEstelline
Area
 • Total538 sq mi (1,390 km2)
 • Land507 sq mi (1,310 km2)
 • Water31 sq mi (80 km2)  5.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,164
 • Density11/sq mi (4.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large

Hamlin County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, 6,164 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Hayti. It was created in 1873.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Hamlin County, South Dakota". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.