Central City, South Dakota facts for kids
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Central City, South Dakota
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Location in Lawrence County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lawrence |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,931 ft (1,503 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 93 |
| • Density | 628.38/sq mi (243.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57754
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-11140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267317 |
Central City is a small town located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 93 people lived there. It's known for its history as a mining town.
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History of Central City
Central City was started in 1877. It got its name from Central City, Colorado, because a person from that town settled here. It began as a mining town during the exciting days of the Black Hills Gold Rush.
Miners sometimes had disagreements over where their mining claims ended. One time, a serious argument led to an explosion at the nearby Comstock Mine. This event caused a lot of trouble. Later, miners held a sit-down strike, which is when workers stop working but stay in their workplace. A group of soldiers, called a cavalry unit, from Fort Meade was called in to help solve the problem. This unit was led by a famous person named Seth Bullock.
Geography and Climate
Central City is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Weather in Central City
The weather in Central City changes a lot throughout the year. Here is a quick look at the climate:
| Climate data for Central City, South Dakota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
66 (19) |
74 (23) |
84 (29) |
88 (31) |
96 (36) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
84 (29) |
74 (23) |
65 (18) |
99 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 36 (2) |
37 (3) |
43 (6) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
71 (22) |
79 (26) |
78 (26) |
68 (20) |
55 (13) |
43 (6) |
35 (2) |
55 (13) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
18 (−8) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
40 (4) |
49 (9) |
56 (13) |
55 (13) |
45 (7) |
34 (1) |
24 (−4) |
16 (−9) |
34 (1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −27 (−33) |
−32 (−36) |
−17 (−27) |
−5 (−21) |
9 (−13) |
24 (−4) |
36 (2) |
33 (1) |
15 (−9) |
−5 (−21) |
−16 (−27) |
−33 (−36) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.34 (34) |
1.65 (42) |
2.58 (66) |
3.55 (90) |
4.64 (118) |
3.57 (91) |
2.76 (70) |
2.09 (53) |
1.99 (51) |
3.04 (77) |
1.83 (46) |
1.51 (38) |
30.55 (776) |
| Source: The Weather Channel (Historical Monthly Averages) | |||||||||||||
Population Changes
The number of people living in Central City has changed a lot over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,008 | — | |
| 1890 | 519 | −48.5% | |
| 1910 | 296 | — | |
| 1920 | 199 | −32.8% | |
| 1930 | 198 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 302 | 52.5% | |
| 1950 | 218 | −27.8% | |
| 1960 | 247 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 188 | −23.9% | |
| 1980 | 177 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 185 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 149 | −19.5% | |
| 2010 | 134 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 93 | −30.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Population Details
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 134 people lived in Central City. There were 66 households, which are like homes or families living together. About 37 of these were families.
Most people in Central City were White (94.0%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 0.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Central City was about 48.7 years old. About 11.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 13.4% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.2%).
Education
Students in Central City attend schools in the Lead-Deadwood School District 40-1.
See also
In Spanish: Central City (Dakota del Sur) para niños
