Freeman, South Dakota facts for kids
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Freeman, South Dakota
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Location in Hutchinson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hutchinson |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,329 |
| • Density | 892.55/sq mi (344.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57029
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-23020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267396 |
| Website | cityoffreeman.webs.com |
Freeman is a small city in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 1,329 people lived there. The city was first planned out in 1879. It officially became a city in 1893.
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Geography of Freeman
Freeman is located in South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 3.86 square kilometers (1.49 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Freeman has changed over the years. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 525 | — | |
| 1910 | 615 | 17.1% | |
| 1920 | 894 | 45.4% | |
| 1930 | 987 | 10.4% | |
| 1940 | 976 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 944 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,140 | 20.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,357 | 19.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,462 | 7.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,293 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,317 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,306 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,329 | 1.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 1,306 people living in Freeman. There were 602 homes, and 320 of these were families. The city had about 1,176 people per square mile.
Many homes (44.2%) had only one person living in them. About 29.9% of all homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average home had 2.08 people.
The average age of people in Freeman was 48.6 years old.
- About 22.1% of residents were under 18.
- About 31.5% were 65 years old or older.
- More females (55.5%) lived in the city than males (44.5%).
Notable Person from Freeman
- Connor Hansen: He is a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. A justice is a judge on the highest court in a state.
Education in Freeman
Freeman has several schools for students of all ages.
- Freeman High School and Freeman Elementary are the public schools. Their sports teams are called the Freeman Flyers.
- Freeman Junior College started in 1903. It was a small college that helped begin Mennonite-based education in the area.
- The Junior College closed in 1986. However, education still continues on the same campus at the Freeman Academy. This is a private Christian school for students in grades 1 through 12.
Local Culture and Fun Events
Freeman is known for its unique local culture and traditions.
Chislic Capital
Freeman is often called the "chislic capital of America."
- Chislic is a local specialty food. It's usually small cubes of meat, often lamb or beef, that are deep-fried or grilled.
- The city hosts The South Dakota Chislic Festival, celebrating this special dish.
Schmeckfest Festival
- Schmeckfest was a popular yearly festival held in Freeman from 1959 to 2019.
- It was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
- Schmeckfest is known as one of South Dakota's best festivals. It celebrates the food, culture, history, and music of the community, especially from the Germans from Russia who settled there.
Heritage Hall Museum & Archives
- This is a museum in Freeman that is not for profit.
- It works to keep and share the history of the immigrants who came to the area in the 1870s. Many of these settlers were Germans from Russia.
- The museum has two large rooms with old items, a library for research, and four historic buildings. It is open all year.
See also
In Spanish: Freeman (Dakota del Sur) para niños
