Butler, South Dakota facts for kids
Butler is a small town located in Day County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 4 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Butler, South Dakota
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Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Day |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,814 ft (553 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4 |
| • Density | 13.75/sq mi (5.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57219
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-08860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267306 |
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History of Butler
Butler was started in 1887. It was named after Harrison Butler, who owned the land where the town was built. The town officially became a city in 1905.
Geography of Butler
Butler is a very small town. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.75 square kilometers (0.29 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
Population Changes in Butler
The number of people living in Butler has changed a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 162 | — | |
| 1920 | 156 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 184 | 17.9% | |
| 1940 | 153 | −16.8% | |
| 1950 | 109 | −28.8% | |
| 1960 | 62 | −43.1% | |
| 1970 | 38 | −38.7% | |
| 1980 | 22 | −42.1% | |
| 1990 | 17 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 17 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 17 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 4 | −76.5% | |
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Butler's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 17 people living in Butler. These people lived in 9 different homes. Most of the homes (66.7%) were married couples living together. About 22.2% of the homes had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Butler in 2010 was about 53.5 years old. No residents were under 18. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old (47%). About 23.5% were 65 or older. More males lived in Butler than females at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Butler (Dakota del Sur) para niños
