Douglas County, South Dakota
Douglas County | |
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Douglas County Courthouse in Armour | |
Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota | |
South Dakota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°23′N 98°22′W / 43.39°N 98.36°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Founded | 1873 (created) 1882 (organized) |
| Named after | Stephen A. Douglas |
| Seat | Armour |
| Largest city | Armour |
| Area | |
• Total | 434 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Land | 432 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Water | 1.9 sq mi (5 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,835 |
• Estimate (2024) | 2,849 |
| • Density | 6.5/sq mi (2.5/km2) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
| Website | douglas |
Douglas County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,835. Its county seat is Armour. The county was established in 1873 and organized in 1882. It is named for Stephen Douglas, Illinois political figure.