Gayville, South Dakota facts for kids
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Gayville, South Dakota
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Location in Yankton County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Yankton |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 1,863.41/sq mi (720.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57031
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-23900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267402 |
Gayville is a small town located in Yankton County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 382 people lived there. It's a quiet community in the central part of the country.
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History of Gayville
Gayville was first settled by farmers from Scandinavia. It started as a place called White Hall in 1870. Later, its name changed to Boreman in 1872. Finally, in 1873, it was named Gayville. This name honors Elkanah Gay, who was an early postmaster in the area.
Gayville was also an important stop on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. This railroad helped connect the town to other places. It was officially made a town in 1892.
Where is Gayville?
Gayville is a small town in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.21 square miles (0.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The town is located just south of South Dakota Highway 50. It is also about 22 miles west of Interstate 29. This highway helps people travel to and from Gayville.
People of Gayville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 257 | — | |
| 1920 | 305 | 18.7% | |
| 1930 | 261 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 278 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 271 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 261 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 269 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 407 | 51.3% | |
| 1990 | 401 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 418 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 407 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 382 | −6.1% | |
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The population of Gayville has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 407 people living in the town. These people lived in 163 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Gayville are White. A small number are Native American or Asian. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old in 2010. The average age in the town was about 34 years old.
Famous People from Gayville
Some notable people have connections to Gayville:
- Marv Olson was a professional baseball player.
- Nels H. Smith served as the 18th governor of Wyoming. A governor is the leader of a state.
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