Farmer, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Farmer, South Dakota
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Saint Peter's Grotto
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Location in Hanson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hanson |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 180.72/sq mi (69.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57311
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-21060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267389 |
Farmer is a small town located in Hanson County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's part of the wider Mitchell area. In 2020, only 15 people lived there.
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The Story of Farmer
Farmer got its name because many of the first people who settled there were farmers. A post office opened in Farmer in 1890. It served the community for a long time, closing in 1992. The town officially became a town in 1920.
One special place in Farmer is Saint Peter's Grotto. It's a unique religious site built by Father Peter N. Scheier. He worked on it from 1926 to 1933. In 2001, the grotto was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
Where is Farmer Located?
Farmer is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.08 square miles (0.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there is no water within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Farmer?
The number of people living in Farmer has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census years:
- 1930: 132 people
- 1940: 130 people
- 1950: 114 people
- 1960: 95 people
- 1970: 58 people
- 1980: 27 people
- 1990: 23 people
- 2000: 18 people
- 2010: 10 people
- 2020: 15 people
Farmer's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 10 people living in Farmer. These people made up 4 households, and 3 of these were families. The average household had 2.5 people, and the average family had 3 people.
About half of the households (50%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (75%) were married couples living together. About 25% of households were single individuals.
The average age of people in Farmer in 2010 was 46 years old.
- 30% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20% were 65 years or older.
The population was evenly split between males and females, with 50% male and 50% female.
See also
In Spanish: Farmer (Dakota del Sur) para niños
