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Artas, South Dakota
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Location in Campbell County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Campbell |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
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| • Total | 7 |
| • Density | 67.31/sq mi (25.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-02340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267269 |
Artas is a town in Campbell County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 7 at the 2020 census.
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History
Artas was platted in 1901 when a new Campbell County branch line of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad was extended from North Dakota to that point. Artas is a name derived from Greek, meaning "bread", the town being located in the Wheat belt. A post office was established at Artas in 1901.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 87 | — | |
| 1970 | 73 | −16.1% | |
| 1980 | 43 | −41.1% | |
| 1990 | 28 | −34.9% | |
| 2000 | 13 | −53.6% | |
| 2010 | 9 | −30.8% | |
| 2020 | 7 | −22.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9 people, 6 households, and 2 families residing in the town. The population density was 90.0 inhabitants per square mile (34.7/km2). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 170.0 per square mile (65.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 6 households, of which 33.3% were married couples living together and 66.7% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.50 and the average family size was 2.00.
The median age in the town was 68.3 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 44.4% were from 45 to 64; and 55.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 44.4% male and 55.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Artas (Dakota del Sur) para niños
