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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"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 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| 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 city in the northeastern corner of Grant County, South Dakota, United States, that lies between the southern tip of Big Stone Lake and the northern bank of the Whetstone River, and is adjacent to the city of Ortonville, Minnesota. The population was 412 at the 2020 census.
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History
The community now known as Big Stone City was established in 1878 as Inkpa City (after Chief Inkpaduta). It served as the seat of Grant County from 1880 to 1883. The present name comes from nearby Big Stone Lake. Big Stone City was incorporated in 1885.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 467 people, 236 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 389.2 inhabitants per square mile (150.3/km2). There were 314 housing units at an average density of 261.7 per square mile (101.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 236 households, of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.60.
The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 39.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Education
Big Stone City School District 25-1 is the local school district.
See also
In Spanish: Big Stone City para niños
