Erwin, South Dakota facts for kids
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Erwin, South Dakota
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Location in Kingsbury County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Kingsbury |
| Platted | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 40 |
| • Density | 84.03/sq mi (32.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57233
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-19860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267381 |
Erwin is a small town located in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 45 people. By 2020, the population was 40.
History of Erwin
A post office first opened in Erwin in 1882. The town itself was officially planned and mapped out in 1887. It was named after James Erwin Hollister, who was an early postmaster in the area.
Geography of the Town
Erwin is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 131 | — | |
| 1910 | 230 | 75.6% | |
| 1920 | 257 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 205 | −20.2% | |
| 1940 | 182 | −11.2% | |
| 1950 | 153 | −15.9% | |
| 1960 | 157 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 106 | −32.5% | |
| 1980 | 66 | −37.7% | |
| 1990 | 42 | −36.4% | |
| 2000 | 58 | 38.1% | |
| 2010 | 45 | −22.4% | |
| 2020 | 40 | −11.1% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 45 people lived in Erwin. These people made up 22 households and 15 families. The town had about 93.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Erwin were White (97.8%). A small number (2.2%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 6.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 22 households, some had children under 18 (13.6%). Over half (54.5%) were married couples living together. About 31.8% of households were individuals living alone. Many people living alone were 65 years old or older (13.6%). The average household had about 2 people.
The average age of people in Erwin was 59.5 years. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. Many residents (40%) were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (51.1%) and females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Erwin (Dakota del Sur) para niños
