Highland Township (Charles Mix County), South Dakota is a small rural community with a population of 396. Home to the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe, this area is steeped in history and culture—and if you're looking for some outdoor recreation, Highland Township provides ample opportunities. Year-round activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching and camping. The local businesses in the area include several cafes and diners, convenience stores, auto repair shops and more. Other organizations in the area include churches, community centers and a library. Sports fans can enjoy annual basketball tournaments such as the Charles Mix / Bon Homme Shoot Out at Wagner High School or the Charles Mix County Fairgrounds Ball Tournament every summer.
The population in Highland township (Charles Mix County) is 396. There are 11 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Highland township (Charles Mix County) is 32.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Highland township (Charles Mix County) is 4.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Highland township (Charles Mix County)
- 37.7% are married
- 21.8% are divorced
- 18.4% are married with children
- 44.7% have children, but are single
Race in Highland township (Charles Mix County)
- 21.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 77.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander