Total population (1990 census): 7174
County seat: Fairplay
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 67 | 12790 | 19326 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 4 | (D) | (D) | |
| Tame Hay | 31 | 5862 | 7095 tons, dry | |
| Wild Hay | 36 | 4684 | 3869 tons dry | |
| Grass Silage | 3 | (D) | 14800 tons, grn | |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Cut Christmas Trees Harvested, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale | Farms | Sq. ft. under glass or other protection | Acres in the open | Sales ($1,000) |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops | 5 | (D) | (D) | 119 |
| Nursery Crops | 3 | - | (D) | (D) |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.