Brentford, South Dakota facts for kids
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Brentford, South Dakota
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Location in Spink County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Spink |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 88 |
| • Density | 539.88/sq mi (208.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57429
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-07060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267294 |
Brentford is a small town located in Spink County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 88 people lived there. It's a quiet place, typical of many small towns in the American Midwest.
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History of Brentford
The town of Brentford got its name from a place in England. A railroad official, who was originally from Brentford, England, decided to name this new town after his hometown. The town was officially incorporated, or became a recognized town, in 1906.
Geography of Brentford
Brentford is located in the state of South Dakota. The town covers a total area of about 0.42 square kilometers (or 0.16 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits. It is situated at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level.
Population and People
The number of people living in Brentford has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has varied:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 132 | — | |
| 1930 | 174 | 31.8% | |
| 1940 | 161 | −7.5% | |
| 1950 | 132 | −18.0% | |
| 1960 | 96 | −27.3% | |
| 1970 | 94 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 91 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 69 | −24.2% | |
| 2000 | 65 | −5.8% | |
| 2010 | 77 | 18.5% | |
| 2020 | 88 | 14.3% | |
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Brentford's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 77 people living in Brentford. These people made up 30 households, and 19 of these were families. The town had about 481 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Brentford in 2010 were White (98.7%). A small number (1.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
- About 30% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (53.3%) of the households were married couples living together.
- About 10% of households were led by a female with no husband present.
- Nearly 23% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 6.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Brentford had about 2.57 people, and the average family had 3 people.
Age Groups in Brentford
In 2010, the average age of people in Brentford was 29.5 years old.
- About 27.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 10.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.7% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 42.9% of the population was male and 57.1% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Brentford (Dakota del Sur) para niños
