Broadland, South Dakota facts for kids
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Broadland, South Dakota
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Location in Beadle County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Beadle |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27 |
| • Density | 26.81/sq mi (10.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57350
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-07420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396603 |
Broadland is a small town in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 27 people. It is a quiet place located in the central part of South Dakota.
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History of Broadland
Broadland was first started in 1881. It got its name because it is located in a wide, open valley. The people who founded the town thought the "broad land" was a good name for the area.
Geography of Broadland
Broadland is located in South Dakota. The town covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Changes in Broadland
The number of people living in Broadland has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 129 | — | |
| 1930 | 102 | −20.9% | |
| 1940 | 73 | −28.4% | |
| 1950 | 74 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 33 | −55.4% | |
| 1970 | 45 | 36.4% | |
| 1980 | 49 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 40 | −18.4% | |
| 2000 | 38 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 31 | −18.4% | |
| 2020 | 27 | −12.9% | |
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Broadland's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 31 people living in Broadland. These people lived in 13 different homes, and 10 of these were families.
The town had about 30.7 people per square mile. There were 18 housing units, which are places where people can live. All the people living in Broadland at that time were identified as White.
Out of the 13 homes:
- About 23% had kids under 18 living there.
- About 77% were married couples living together.
- About 23% were homes with people who were not part of a family.
- Some homes (about 23%) had just one person living there.
- A small number (about 8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in each home was 2.38. For families, the average was 2.80 people.
The average age of people in Broadland was 50.8 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24.
- About 16% were between 25 and 44.
- About 48% were between 45 and 64.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the people (51.6%) were male, and the rest (48.4%) were female.
See also
In Spanish: Broadland (Dakota del Sur) para niños
