Davis, South Dakota facts for kids
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Davis, 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 |
| Incorporated | 1896 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 125.58/sq mi (48.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57021
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-15540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267349 |
Davis is a small town located in Turner County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 54 people lived there.
The town of Davis was started in 1893. It was named after one of the very first people who settled in the area. The town officially became an incorporated place in 1896.
Geography of Davis
Davis is a small town when it comes to its size. The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers an area of about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Davis has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1900:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 151 | — | |
| 1910 | 164 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 245 | 49.4% | |
| 1930 | 209 | −14.7% | |
| 1940 | 230 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 153 | −33.5% | |
| 1960 | 124 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 101 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 100 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 87 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 104 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 85 | −18.3% | |
| 2020 | 54 | −36.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, the census counted 85 people living in Davis. These people lived in 41 different homes, and 24 of these were families. The town had about 198 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Davis were White. About 22% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (51.2%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, and about 41.5% were not families.
The average age of people in Davis was 48.5 years old. About 16.5% of the residents were under 18. Another 16.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
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