Glenham, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glenham, South Dakota
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Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Walworth |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| 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 | 1,686 ft (514 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 342.51/sq mi (132.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57631
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-24620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267405 |
Glenham is a small town located in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 112 people.
The town of Glenham was established in the year 1900. It was named after a "glen," which is a narrow valley, found near where the town was built.
Geography of Glenham
Glenham is located in South Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
Glenham's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 182 | — | |
| 1920 | 135 | −25.8% | |
| 1930 | 187 | 38.5% | |
| 1940 | 131 | −29.9% | |
| 1950 | 168 | 28.2% | |
| 1960 | 171 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 178 | 4.1% | |
| 1980 | 169 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 134 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 139 | 3.7% | |
| 2010 | 105 | −24.5% | |
| 2020 | 112 | 6.7% | |
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Glenham in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 105 people lived in Glenham. These people lived in 55 different homes. Out of these homes, 30 were families.
Most of the people in Glenham were White (95.2%). A small number were Native American (1.9%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, about 10.9% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (47.3%) were married couples. Many homes (43.6%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 18.2% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Glenham in 2010 was 53.8 years.
- 6.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 37.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 29.5% were 65 years or older.
The town had a fairly even split between genders, with 52.4% male and 47.6% female residents.
