Bryant, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bryant, South Dakota
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Location in Hamlin County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hamlin |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Aldermanic |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (560 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 471 |
| • Density | 898.85/sq mi (347.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57221
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-08060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267301 |
Bryant is a small city located in Hamlin County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is a smaller city that is still connected to the larger city of Watertown. In 2020, about 471 people lived in Bryant.
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History of Bryant
The city of Bryant was first planned out in 1887. It was named after a person who worked for the company that helped start the town. The city was officially incorporated, or made into a legal city, in 1912.
Geography of Bryant
Bryant is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.52 square miles (1.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Bryant has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 172 | — | |
| 1900 | 405 | 135.5% | |
| 1910 | 645 | 59.3% | |
| 1920 | 651 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 656 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 658 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 624 | −5.2% | |
| 1960 | 522 | −16.3% | |
| 1970 | 502 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 388 | −22.7% | |
| 1990 | 374 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 396 | 5.9% | |
| 2010 | 456 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 471 | 3.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 456 people living in Bryant. These people lived in 167 different homes. Most of the people living in Bryant were White.
About 30% of the people in Bryant were under 18 years old. This means many kids and teenagers lived there. About 24.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Bryant was about 34.7 years.
See also
In Spanish: Bryant (Dakota del Sur) para niños
