Florence, South Dakota facts for kids
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Florence, South Dakota
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Location in Codington County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Codington |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,772 ft (540 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 337 |
| • Density | 486.29/sq mi (187.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57235
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-21820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267392 |
Florence is a small town in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the larger Watertown, South Dakota area. In 2020, the town had a population of 337 people.
Florence was named after a lady who knew one of the railroad employees. The town was officially established in 1907.
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About Florence
Where is Florence?
Florence is located in the northwestern part of Codington County. The town covers an area of about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Florence has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 270 | — | |
| 1920 | 290 | 7.4% | |
| 1930 | 298 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 254 | −14.8% | |
| 1950 | 226 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 216 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 175 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 190 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 192 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 299 | 55.7% | |
| 2010 | 374 | 25.1% | |
| 2020 | 337 | −9.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 329 | −12.0% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 374 people living in Florence. These people made up 146 households and 95 families. The town had about 542 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Florence were White (97.1%). A smaller number were Native American (1.9%) or from two or more different backgrounds (1.1%).
About 36% of the households had children under 18 years old. More than half (55.5%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (4.8%) or a father (4.8%). About 35% of households were made up of individuals or non-families.
The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family size was about 3.28 people.
The average age of people in Florence was 34.4 years old. About 31.6% of residents were under 18. About 16.6% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Florence (Dakota del Sur) para niños
