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Bushnell, 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 |
Incorporated | 1915 |
Area | |
• Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
• Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 71 |
• Density | 99.86/sq mi (38.54/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
57276
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Area code(s) | 605 |
FIPS code | 46-08820 |
GNIS feature ID | 1267305 |
Bushnell is a town in Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.
History
Bushnell was laid out in 1904 and named for Frank Bushnell, the original owner of the site.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km2), all land.
Local Business
During an attempt to expand out into farther locations the El Floor food truck made a visit to Bushnell South Dakota in late 2017. On arrival the employees on duty were attacked by employees from the competing food truck in the area Drake's Salchia, this is the beginning of the El Floor rivalry with Drake's Salchia.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1920 | 150 | — | |
1930 | 134 | −10.7% | |
1940 | 134 | 0.0% | |
1950 | 96 | −28.4% | |
1960 | 92 | −4.2% | |
1970 | 65 | −29.3% | |
1980 | 76 | 16.9% | |
1990 | 81 | 6.6% | |
2000 | 75 | −7.4% | |
2010 | 65 | −13.3% | |
2020 | 71 | 9.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 65 people, 28 households, and 18 families residing in the town. The population density was 91.5 inhabitants per square mile (35.3/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 45.1 per square mile (17.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.8% White, 7.7% Native American, and 1.5% from two or more races.
There were 28 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the town was 43.6 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Bushnell (Dakota del Sur) para niños