Chancellor, South Dakota facts for kids
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Chancellor, South Dakota
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 1,363.64/sq mi (527.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57015
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-11380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267326 |
Chancellor is a small town located in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 300 people lived there.
The town got its name from Otto von Bismarck, who was a very important leader called the Chancellor of the German Empire. Chancellor was founded in 1895.
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Where is Chancellor Located?
Chancellor is a small town with a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Chancellor?
The number of people living in Chancellor has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 160 | — | |
| 1920 | 280 | 75.0% | |
| 1930 | 207 | −26.1% | |
| 1940 | 232 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −16.8% | |
| 1960 | 214 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 220 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 257 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 276 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 328 | 18.8% | |
| 2010 | 264 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 300 | 13.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 264 people living in Chancellor. These people lived in 118 different homes. Most of the people (about 97%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Chancellor in 2010 was about 40 years old.
- About 22% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 19% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were adults between 18 and 64.
The town had a nearly even split between males and females.
Schools in Chancellor
Students in Chancellor attend schools that are part of the Lennox School District 41-4. This district operates LWC Junior High School and Lennox High School, both located in Lennox.
See also
In Spanish: Chancellor (Dakota del Sur) para niños
