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Green Grass, South Dakota
wakpála phežŋ
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![]() Location in Dewey County and the state of South Dakota
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Country | United States |
State | South Dakota |
County | Dewey |
Area | |
• Total | 8.13 sq mi (21.06 km2) |
• Land | 8.13 sq mi (21.06 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,900 ft (600 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 21 |
• Density | 2.58/sq mi (1.00/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 605 |
FIPS code | 46-25900 |
GNIS feature ID | 2393027 |
Green Grass is a small community in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In the Lakota language, its name is wakpála phežŋ, which means "creek of the grass." The community got its name from a nearby creek. In 2020, only 21 people lived there.
Where is Green Grass?
Green Grass is located in Dewey County, in the state of South Dakota. It is a place that is entirely land, with no water areas. The total area of Green Grass is about 8.13 square miles (21.06 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Green Grass?
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 21 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
In 2020, the population of Green Grass was 21 people. Back in 2000, there were 58 people living there. Most of the people living in Green Grass are Native American. A small number of residents are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households in Green Grass have children under 18 living with them. The community has a mix of families, including married couples and single-parent households.
Schools in Green Grass
Students in Green Grass attend schools operated by the Eagle Butte School District 20-1. This district works together with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to run the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School.
See also
In Spanish: Green Grass (Dakota del Sur) para niños