Big Stone City, South Dakota facts for kids
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Big Stone City, South Dakota
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Big Stone City Hall, July 2015
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| Motto(s):
"Home Of Big Stone Lake"
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Location in Grant County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 412 |
| • Density | 343.91/sq mi (132.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57216
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-05540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394165 |
Big Stone City is a small city in the northeastern part of Grant County, South Dakota, United States. It's located right between the southern end of Big Stone Lake and the northern side of the Whetstone River. It's also very close to the city of Ortonville, Minnesota. In 2020, about 412 people lived there.
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A Look at Big Stone City's Past
The area where Big Stone City is now was first settled in 1878. It was called Inkpa City back then, named after a chief called Inkpaduta. From 1880 to 1883, it was the main town, or "county seat," for Grant County. The city got its current name from the nearby Big Stone Lake. Big Stone City officially became a city in 1885.
Where is Big Stone City?
Big Stone City is located in the United States. It covers a total area of about 1.20 square miles (3.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits itself. However, as mentioned, it's right next to Big Stone Lake and the Whetstone River.
Who Lives in Big Stone City?
Here's a quick look at how the population of Big Stone City has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 376 | — | |
| 1890 | 471 | 25.3% | |
| 1900 | 590 | 25.3% | |
| 1910 | 551 | −6.6% | |
| 1920 | 630 | 14.3% | |
| 1930 | 617 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 681 | 10.4% | |
| 1950 | 829 | 21.7% | |
| 1960 | 718 | −13.4% | |
| 1970 | 631 | −12.1% | |
| 1980 | 672 | 6.5% | |
| 1990 | 669 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 605 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 467 | −22.8% | |
| 2020 | 412 | −11.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 467 people living in Big Stone City. These people lived in 236 different homes, and 134 of these were families. The city had about 389 people per square mile. Most of the people living in the city were White (97.9%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
The average age of people in Big Stone City was about 50.5 years old.
- About 17% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 40% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22% were 65 years or older.
The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50.5% males and 49.5% females.
Learning in Big Stone City
The local school district that serves Big Stone City is called Big Stone City School District 25-1.
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See also
- In Spanish: Big Stone City para niños
