Hamlin County, South Dakota

Hamlin County
Hamlin County Courthouse in Hayti in 1974
Location within the U.S. state of 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.