Bowdle, South Dakota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bowdle, South Dakota
City
Bank of Bowdle, July 2015
Motto(s):  "The Best Little Town In South Dakota"
Location in Edmunds County and the state of South Dakota
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Edmunds
Incorporated	1911
Area
• Total	0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
• Land	0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,995 ft (608 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	470
• Density	734.38/sq mi (283.33/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57428
Area code(s)	605
FIPS code	46-06540
GNIS feature ID	1267289

Bowdle is a small city located in Edmunds County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 470 people lived there. Bowdle is known for its friendly community and has the motto "The Best Little Town In South Dakota."

History of Bowdle

Bowdle was officially planned and settled in 1886. It became an incorporated city in 1911. This means it gained its own local government.

Geography of Bowdle

Bowdle is located in Edmunds County, South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

People Living in Bowdle

The population of Bowdle has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 622 people. The population grew to 818 by 1920. Since then, it has slowly decreased. In 2020, 470 people lived in Bowdle.

Most people living in Bowdle are White. A small number of people are Native American or Asian. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.

In 2010, there were 225 households in the city. Many of these were married couples living together. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old. About 26% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Bowdle was around 45 years.

Getting Around Bowdle

Bowdle is served by two main highways. These roads help people travel to and from the city.

• US 12
• SD 47

See also

In Spanish: Bowdle (Dakota del Sur) para niños