Harrison, South Dakota facts for kids
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Harrison, South Dakota
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Location in Douglas County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Counties | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 55 |
| • Density | 509.26/sq mi (196.92/km2) |
| ZIP code |
57344
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-27300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393041 |
Harrison is a small community in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own city government like a big city. In 2020, 55 people lived there.
The community was named after Benjamin Harrison. He was an important person in American history. He was first a Senator for Indiana. Later, he became a President of the United States.
Where is Harrison Located?
Harrison is in the western part of Douglas County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) west of Corsica. It is also about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Armour. Armour is the main town in Douglas County.
The United States Census Bureau says that Harrison covers a total area of about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Harrison?
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| 2020 | 55 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 51 people living in Harrison. These people lived in 26 different homes. Most of the people were White. A small number were Asian. Some people were also Hispanic or Latino.
The average number of people in each home was about two. The average family had about two to three people. The median age of people living in Harrison was 62 years old. This means half the people were younger than 62, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Harrison (Dakota del Sur) para niños
