Charles Mix County
Charles Mix County, South Dakota
Lake Andes, SD 57356
Phone: (605) 487-7131
Fax: (605) 487-7221
On the southeastern border of SD, southwest of Sioux Falls; original county; created May 8, 1862 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For either Charles E. Mix, a commissioner of Indian affairs, or Charles H. Mix, a scout during the Civil War
Area (sq mi):: 1150.19 (land 1097.57; water 52.61) Population per square mile: 8.40
Population 2005: 9,194 State rank: 20 Population change: 2000-20005 -1.70%; 1990-2000 2.40% Population 2000: 9,350 (White 69.20%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.90%; Asian 0.10%; Other 30.20%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 35.70
Income 2000: per capita $11,502; median household $26,060; Population below poverty level: 26.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,782-$24,634
Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 13.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 7.50%
See other counties in South Dakota.