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Artesian, South Dakota
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Location in Sanborn County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Sanborn |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 232.85/sq mi (89.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57314
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-02380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267270 |
| Website | http://www.artesiansd.com/ |
Artesian is a small town located in Sanborn County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 129 people lived there.
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History of Artesian
The first settlement in the area that is now Artesian began in 1883. It was first called "Diana." A post office was set up with this name in 1883.
Later, the name was changed to Denton. Then, in 1887, it became Artesian City. Finally, in 1889, the name was shortened to Artesian. The town got its current name from the artesian aquifer and wells nearby. An artesian well is a special kind of well where water flows up naturally from the ground.
Geography of Artesian
Artesian is a small town in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes in Artesian
The number of people living in Artesian has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1890 to 2020:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 256 | — | |
| 1900 | 339 | 32.4% | |
| 1910 | 583 | 72.0% | |
| 1920 | 689 | 18.2% | |
| 1930 | 556 | −19.3% | |
| 1940 | 502 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 429 | −14.5% | |
| 1960 | 330 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 277 | −16.1% | |
| 1980 | 227 | −18.1% | |
| 1990 | 217 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 157 | −27.6% | |
| 2010 | 138 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 138 people living in Artesian. These people lived in 73 different homes. About 42 of these homes were families.
The town had about 251 people per square mile. There were also 96 housing units, which means places where people could live.
The average age of people in Artesian in 2010 was 47 years old.
- About 14.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20.3% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The town had a nearly even number of males and females. About 52.2% were male and 47.8% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Artesian (Dakota del Sur) para niños
