Corsica, South Dakota facts for kids
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Corsica, South Dakota
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Location in Douglas County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Douglas |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 561 |
| • Density | 670.25/sq mi (258.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57328
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-13980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267338 |
Corsica is a small city located in Douglas County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 561 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
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A Look Back at Corsica's History
Corsica was founded in 1906. It got its name from the island of Corsica. This island was the homeland of some of the railroad workers. They helped build the town a long time ago.
Where is Corsica?
Corsica is a small city in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.85 square miles (2.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
Who Lives in Corsica?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 286 | — | |
| 1920 | 346 | 21.0% | |
| 1930 | 516 | 49.1% | |
| 1940 | 452 | −12.4% | |
| 1950 | 551 | 21.9% | |
| 1960 | 479 | −13.1% | |
| 1970 | 615 | 28.4% | |
| 1980 | 644 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 619 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 644 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 592 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 561 | −5.2% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Corsica has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 286 residents. The population grew quite a bit by 1930, reaching 516 people. It has gone up and down since then. In 2020, the population was 561 people.
A Closer Look at the People (2010)
In 2010, there were 592 people living in Corsica. These people lived in 245 different homes. About 153 of these homes were families. The city had about 705 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Corsica were White (97.6%). A small number were from other backgrounds.
Many homes (51.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes (8.6%) had a female head of the house. Other homes (2.4%) had a male head of the house. About 37.6% of homes were not families. This means they might have been people living alone.
The average age in Corsica in 2010 was 53 years old. About 19.3% of the residents were under 18. About 33.8% were 65 years old or older. This means many older adults live in Corsica. The city had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Corsica (Dakota del Sur) para niños
