Agar, South Dakota facts for kids
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Agar, South Dakota
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Location in Sully County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Sully |
| Settled | 1910 |
| Incorporated | 1926 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,854 ft (565 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 331.71/sq mi (128.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57520
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-00460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267259 |
Agar (pronounced AY-gar) is a very small town in Sully County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's known as a place that helps local farms and ranches. In 2020, about 68 people lived there.
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History of Agar
Agar was started in 1910. It was named after Charles H. Agar, who was a county official. For a while, the town was also called Milford. Agar officially became an incorporated town in 1926.
Geography of Agar
Agar is a very small town. It covers about 0.53 square kilometers (or 0.20 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People in Agar
The number of people living in Agar has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 200 | — | |
| 1940 | 142 | −29.0% | |
| 1950 | 141 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 139 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 156 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 139 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 82 | −41.0% | |
| 2000 | 82 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 76 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 68 | −10.5% | |
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Agar's Population in 2010
In 2010, 76 people lived in Agar. There were 44 homes, and 22 of these were families. Most people living in Agar were White (98.7%). A small number (1.3%) were from two or more races, or were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Agar was 53 years old. About 11.8% of the residents were under 18. About 30.3% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (55.3%), and 44.7% were male.
Famous Person from Agar
- Cash Asmussen, a well-known Thoroughbred horse racing jockey, is from Agar.
See Also
In Spanish: Agar (Dakota del Sur) para niños
