Bruce, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bruce, South Dakota
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Location in Brookings County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brookings |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 567.57/sq mi (219.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57220
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-07740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267300 |
Bruce is a small city located in Brookings County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 210 people lived there.
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The Story of Bruce
Bruce was first started in 1881 and was called Lie. Two years later, in 1883, its name was changed to Bruce.
No one is completely sure why it was named Bruce. Some people think it was named after the son of a railroad official. Others believe it was named for Blanche K. Bruce. He was an important African-American leader and a friend of a U.S. Senator.
Where is Bruce Located?
Bruce is found along the Big Sioux River.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
How Many People Live in Bruce?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 262 | — | |
| 1920 | 342 | 30.5% | |
| 1930 | 371 | 8.5% | |
| 1940 | 394 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 305 | −22.6% | |
| 1960 | 272 | −10.8% | |
| 1970 | 217 | −20.2% | |
| 1980 | 254 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 235 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 272 | 15.7% | |
| 2010 | 204 | −25.0% | |
| 2020 | 210 | 2.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 204 people living in Bruce. The city had 95 households and 58 families.
Most of the people living in Bruce were White (95.6%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 2% of the population identified with two or more races.
The average age of people in Bruce was 43 years old. About 24.5% of the residents were under 18. About 15.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49%) and females (51%).
Honey Days Festival
Every year, during the last week of July, Bruce celebrates its special town holiday called Honey Days.
This festival is named after Adee Honey Farms, a big company that started and is based in Bruce. Adee Honey Farms is known for being the largest honey producer in the world. It's also a major employer in this small town.
The Honey Days festival has lots of fun activities for everyone. These include a street dance, bingo games, and a barbecue meal. There's also a pancake breakfast and an outdoor church service. People can join in sports tournaments like softball, horseshoes, volleyball, and beanbags. A large parade also goes down the main street during the festival.
See also
In Spanish: Bruce (Dakota del Sur) para niños
