Corona, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corona, 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 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 272.73/sq mi (105.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57227
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-13940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267337 |
Corona is a small town located in Roberts County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, 69 people live in Corona.
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History of Corona
Corona was first settled around 1883. Back then, it had a different name: Prior. The name "Corona" might have come from a place called Corona in New York. It's interesting how towns get their names!
Where is Corona? (Geography)
Corona is located in the northeastern part of South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). That's a pretty small area, and it's all land.
Who Lives in Corona? (Demographics)
The number of people living in Corona has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 152 | — | |
| 1940 | 177 | 16.4% | |
| 1950 | 191 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 150 | −21.5% | |
| 1970 | 133 | −11.3% | |
| 1980 | 126 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 118 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 112 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 109 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −36.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 109 people living in Corona. These people lived in 50 different homes. About 30 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Corona were White. A small number of people were from other races. Some residents were also Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the homes had kids under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom or a dad. About 36% of all homes had just one person living there. Some of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Corona was about 46 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 years old or older. The town had almost an equal number of males and females.
See also
- In Spanish: Corona (Dakota del Sur) para niños
