Hartford, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hartford, South Dakota
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Main Street in Hartford, August 2010
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| Motto(s):
"On The Edge Of Everything"
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Location in Minnehaha County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Settled | 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2) |
| • Land | 3.05 sq mi (7.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,354 |
| • Density | 1,099.31/sq mi (424.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57033
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-27540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267413 |
| Website | City of Hartford |
Hartford is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. It is located a short distance northwest of Sioux Falls. In 2020, about 3,354 people lived there. Hartford is known for its motto: "On The Edge Of Everything."
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History of Hartford
Hartford got its name in 1880. It was named after the city of Hartford, Connecticut. Before that, it was sometimes called Oaksville. The first post office opened in Hartford in 1880. The city officially became a city in 1896. This means it set up its own local government.
Geography of Hartford
Hartford is located in the state of South Dakota. It covers an area of about 3.05 square miles (7.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
Hartford has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 423 | — | |
| 1910 | 648 | 53.2% | |
| 1920 | 677 | 4.5% | |
| 1930 | 628 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 647 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 592 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 688 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 800 | 16.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,207 | 50.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,262 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,844 | 46.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,534 | 37.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,354 | 32.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,534 people living in Hartford. Most of the people living in Hartford were White (96.5%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.4% of residents identified with two or more races.
Many families live in Hartford. In 2010, about 45% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Hartford was around 31.9 years old. This shows that Hartford is a city with many young people and families.
Famous People From Hartford
Some notable people have connections to Hartford:
- Ruth Brinker: She was an activist who started a nonprofit organization called Project Open Hand. This group helps people by providing meals.
- Michael John Fitzmaurice: He was a soldier in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions during the Vietnam War.
- Rhonda Milstead: She is a politician who served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Hartford (Dakota del Sur) para niños
