Miner County | |
|---|---|
 Location within the U.S. state of South Dakota | |
 South Dakota's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 44°01′N 97°37′W / 44.02°N 97.61°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  South Dakota |
| Founded | 1873 (created) 1880 (organized) |
| Named for | Nelson Miner and Ephriam Miner |
| Seat | Howard |
| Largest city | Howard |
| Area | |
• Total | 572 sq mi (1,480 km2) |
| • Land | 570 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,298 |
• Estimate (2023) | 2,280  |
| • Density | 4.0/sq mi (1.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
| Website | www |
Miner County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,298.[1] Its county seat is Howard. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1880.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.