Armour, South Dakota facts for kids
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Armour, South Dakota
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Downtown Armour: Main Street
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Location in Douglas County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Douglas |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 698 |
| • Density | 739.41/sq mi (285.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57313
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-02260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267268 |
Armour is a small city located in Douglas County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's also the main town, or county seat, of Douglas County. In 2020, about 698 people lived there.
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History of Armour
Armour was started in 1885. The city got its name from Philip Danforth Armour. He was the person who founded a big company called Armour and Company, which processed meat.
Many people think Armour had a meat processing plant, but it didn't! The town was named after Mr. Armour because he was also in charge of the railroad that ran through Armour. He even gave a bell to the local church.
The sports teams at Armour High School used to be called the "Packers," which was a nod to the famous meat company. Today, the high school teams play together with Tripp-Delmont High School and are known as the "Armour/Tripp-Delmont Nighthawks."
Where is Armour Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Armour covers a total area of about 0.95 square miles (2.47 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.94 square miles (2.45 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Armour?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 482 | — | |
| 1900 | 912 | 89.2% | |
| 1910 | 968 | 6.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,045 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,009 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,013 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 900 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 875 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 925 | 5.7% | |
| 1980 | 819 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 854 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 782 | −8.4% | |
| 2010 | 699 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 698 | −0.1% | |
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 699 people living in Armour. These people lived in 325 homes, and 181 of these were families. The city had about 743 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Armour were White (95.7%). Some were Native American (2.7%), and a small number were Asian (0.3%) or from two or more backgrounds (1.3%). About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 20.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (49.5%) were married couples. About 41.5% of all homes had just one person living there. Many people living alone were 65 years old or older (28%).
The average age in Armour was 52.4 years. About 18.5% of residents were under 18. About 33.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (53.9%) than males (46.1%).
Armour's Climate
Armour has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for Armour, South Dakota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1 (30) |
2 (35) |
8 (46) |
17 (62) |
23 (73) |
28 (83) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
26 (78) |
19 (66) |
8 (47) |
1 (34) |
16 (61) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −14 (7) |
−11 (12) |
−6 (22) |
2 (35) |
8 (47) |
14 (57) |
17 (62) |
16 (60) |
10 (50) |
3 (38) |
−4 (24) |
−11 (13) |
2 (35) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15 (0.6) |
18 (0.7) |
36 (1.4) |
61 (2.4) |
81 (3.2) |
99 (3.9) |
71 (2.8) |
71 (2.8) |
56 (2.2) |
38 (1.5) |
23 (0.9) |
15 (0.6) |
580 (23) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Famous People From Armour
Here are some notable people connected to Armour:
- Benjamin H. Adams – A Rear Admiral and medical officer in the United States Navy.
- Philip Danforth Armour – The founder of Armour and Company, who the city is named after.
- Peirson M. Hall – A federal judge who was born in Armour.
- Edwin S. Johnson – A United States Senator who is buried in Armour.
- Emily St. James – A critic for Vox, who was born in Armour.
See also
In Spanish: Armour (Dakota del Sur) para niños
