Bison, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bison, South Dakota
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Postcard view of Main Street in Bison in 1915.
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Location in Perkins County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Perkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,776 ft (846 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 302 |
| • Density | 304.13/sq mi (117.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57620
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-05620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267285 |
| Website | Town of Bison |
Bison is a small town in South Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Perkins County. In 2020, about 302 people lived there.
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History of Bison
Bison was officially started in 1907. It was named after the American bison, which are large animals that used to roam freely in this area. A post office opened in Bison in the same year. In 1908, Bison became the county seat for Perkins County. This means it became the main town where the county government is located.
Geography of Bison
Bison is located in a part of South Dakota that is mostly land. The town covers an area of about 0.99 square miles (2.57 square kilometers).
Location and Nearby Features
The town is about six miles south of the South Fork of the Grand River. It is also close to where Thunder Butte Creek begins. Just south of Bison, you can find the Grand River National Grassland. This is a large area of protected grasslands.
Climate in Bison
Bison experiences a climate with hot summers and cold winters. The weather can change a lot throughout the year. Summers are usually warm, while winters are very cold, often with snow. The area gets a moderate amount of rain and snow each year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 457 | — | |
| 1960 | 457 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 406 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 457 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 451 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 373 | −17.3% | |
| 2010 | 333 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 302 | −9.3% | |
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The population of Bison has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 333 people living in the town. Most of the people living in Bison are White. A small number of people are from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
In 2010, there were 158 households in Bison. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these were married couples. Some households had children under 18. About 21.5% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
Age Groups
The average age of people in Bison in 2010 was about 48.6 years old. About 21.9% of the residents were under 18. Roughly 25.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males and females.
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