Fairburn, South Dakota facts for kids
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Fairburn, South Dakota
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Location in Custer County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Custer |
| Incorporated | 1919 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 183.49/sq mi (70.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Zip Code |
57738
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-20340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267385 |
Fairburn (/ˈfɛərbɜːrn/) is a small town located in Custer County, South Dakota, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 60 people lived there. It's a quiet place in a beautiful part of the state.
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History of Fairburn
Fairburn was officially planned and marked out in 1886. The town got its name from a nearby stream. The word "burn" is an old Scottish word that means "creek" or "small stream." So, Fairburn means "fair creek." A post office has been helping people send and receive mail in Fairburn since 1887.
Geography of Fairburn
Fairburn is a small town when it comes to its size. It covers a total area of about 0.85 square kilometers (or 0.33 square miles). All of this area is land, which means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders. It is located in a scenic part of South Dakota.
Fairburn's Population
This section tells us about the people who live in Fairburn and how their numbers have changed over time.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Fairburn has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 91 | — | |
| 1940 | 120 | 31.9% | |
| 1950 | 80 | −33.3% | |
| 1960 | 47 | −41.2% | |
| 1970 | 50 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 41 | −18.0% | |
| 1990 | 62 | 51.2% | |
| 2000 | 80 | 29.0% | |
| 2010 | 85 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −29.4% | |
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Fairburn's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 85 people living in Fairburn. These people lived in 39 different homes, and 23 of these were families. The town had about 47 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Fairburn were White (91.8%). A smaller number were African American (2.4%) or Native American (1.2%). About 4.7% of the people were from two or more different racial backgrounds. A small group (1.2%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 39 homes, about 20.5% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (48.7%) were married couples living together. A few homes had a female head of household with no husband (5.1%), or a male head of household with no wife (5.1%). About 41.0% of the homes were not families. Around 33.3% of all homes had just one person living there. Only 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.18. For families, the average size was about 2.87 people. The average age of people in Fairburn was 45.1 years. About 23.5% of residents were under 18. About 14.1% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even split of genders, with 50.6% male and 49.4% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Fairburn (Dakota del Sur) para niños
