Sully, South Dakota is a small town in Sully County with a population of 1,279 people. The county has a low population density of 1 person per square mile compared to the US population density which is 93 persons per square mile. This rural area provides locals and visitors alike with many opportunities for year-round outdoor activities and relaxation. Popular activities include fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, hiking trails, and bird watching in the nearby wildlife refuge areas. The area also offers several local businesses including a grocery store, hardware store, family-owned restaurants, and several convenience stores. Locals are especially proud of their high school's football team who have won the state championship title for 5 straight years! Other organizations in the area include churches of various denominations as well as volunteer organizations like 4-H and Boy Scouts of America. With its rural charm and abundance of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout each season, Sully remains one of the most beloved towns in South Dakota.
The population in Sully County is 1,279. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sully County is 51.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sully County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sully County
- 63.6% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 36.9% are married with children
- 7.0% have children, but are single
Race in Sully County
- 95.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander