Dallas, South Dakota facts for kids
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Dallas, South Dakota
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Main Street: water tower and St. Augustine Church, October 2015
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Location in Gregory County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Gregory |
| Incorporated | 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,225 ft (678 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 175.54/sq mi (67.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57529
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-15300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267346 |
Dallas is a small town in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 89 people lived there. It's a quiet place located in the central part of the United States.
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History of Dallas
Dallas was officially planned out in 1907. This means its streets and lots were mapped out for building. Before that, a post office opened in 1904. The town was named after the much larger city of Dallas, Texas. The post office in Dallas, South Dakota, stayed open until 1973.
Where is Dallas Located?
Dallas is in the western part of Gregory County. You can find it along U.S. Route 18, which is a main road. It's about four miles (6.4 kilometers) west of a town called Gregory. A stream named Ponca Creek flows about a mile (1.6 kilometers) south of the community. The town covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles (1.31 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Dallas?
The number of people living in Dallas has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,277 | — | |
| 1920 | 705 | −44.8% | |
| 1930 | 423 | −40.0% | |
| 1940 | 278 | −34.3% | |
| 1950 | 244 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 212 | −13.1% | |
| 1970 | 233 | 9.9% | |
| 1980 | 199 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 142 | −28.6% | |
| 2000 | 144 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 120 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 89 | −25.8% | |
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Dallas Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 120 people living in Dallas. These people lived in 48 different homes. Most of the people were White, with some Native American and Asian residents. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Dallas in 2010 was about 46.5 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in the town.
Famous Person from Dallas
- Oscar Micheaux (1884–1951) was a famous film director and author. He was born near Dallas, South Dakota. He is known for making many films and writing books.
See also
In Spanish: Dallas (Dakota del Sur) para niños
