Claire City, South Dakota facts for kids
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Claire City, South Dakota
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Location in Roberts County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 448.09/sq mi (173.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57224
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-12020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267328 |
Claire City is a small town located in Roberts County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 82 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Claire City's History
Claire City was started in 1913. It was named by A. E. Feeney, who was one of four people who gave land for the town. He named it after his wife, Claire. Mrs. Feeney was still living near the town in 1941.
The town's post office opened on November 21, 1913. Ben Sandsmark was the first postmaster. Later, in 1968, the post office moved into the Herb Bladow building.
Where is Claire City? Geography Facts
Claire City is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.47 square kilometers (0.18 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Claire City? Population Details
The number of people living in Claire City has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 213 | — | |
| 1930 | 193 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 149 | −22.8% | |
| 1950 | 109 | −26.8% | |
| 1960 | 86 | −21.1% | |
| 1970 | 100 | 16.3% | |
| 1980 | 87 | −13.0% | |
| 1990 | 85 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 85 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 76 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 82 | 7.9% | |
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Claire City in 2010: A Closer Look
In 2010, there were 76 people living in Claire City. These people lived in 33 different homes. Most of the people were White (about 79%). There were also Native American people (about 14.5%) and a small number of African American people. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the town was about 44.5 years old. Almost 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14.5% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male (53.9%), and the rest were female (46.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Claire City (Dakota del Sur) para niños
