Bullhead, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bullhead, South Dakota
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Location in Corson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Corson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.00 km2) |
| • Land | 3.01 sq mi (7.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,782 ft (543 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 308 |
| • Density | 102.19/sq mi (39.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57621
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-08460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393356 |
Bullhead is a small community in Corson County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. Bullhead is located within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 308 people lived there.
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History of Bullhead
The community of Bullhead got its name from an important person. This person was a member of the Indian police. He was killed during an event near where the town is now.
Geography of Bullhead
Bullhead is located in the state of South Dakota. It is part of Corson County, South Dakota.
Land and Water Area
According to official records, Bullhead covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers) is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This means a small portion of the area includes lakes or rivers.
People of Bullhead
Bullhead is home to a close-knit community. The number of people living there changes over time.
Population Changes
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| 2020 | 308 | — | |
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In 2010, the population was 348 people. By 2020, the population was counted as 308 people. This shows a slight decrease in the number of residents.
Community Makeup
In 2000, there were 308 people living in Bullhead. There were 67 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people in Bullhead are Native American. A small percentage of the population is White. Some people also identify with two or more races. A small group of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Many households in Bullhead had children under 18 living with them. About 32.8% of households were married couples. About 34.3% had a female head of household without a husband present. The average household had about 4.60 people. The average family had about 5.00 people.
Age Groups
The population of Bullhead is quite young. Almost half of the people, 44.8%, were under 18 years old. About 15.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 22.4% of the population. Only a small number, 4.2%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Bullhead was 20 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Bullhead (Dakota del Sur) para niños
