Hayti, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hayti, South Dakota
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The Hamlin County Courthouse in Hayti in 1974
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Location in Hamlin County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hamlin |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 393 |
| • Density | 994.94/sq mi (383.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57241
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-27820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267414 |
Hayti (pronounced "HAY-tie") is a small town in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Hamlin County. In 2020, about 393 people lived there. Hayti is also part of the larger Watertown, South Dakota area.
The name "Hayti" comes from an old tradition. People used to tie bundles of hay together to burn them on the wide-open prairie. This practice gave the town its unique name, "Hay-tie."
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History of Hayti
Hayti was officially planned out in 1907. This happened when the South Dakota Central Railway built its tracks through the area. The railway helped the town grow.
In 1910, Hayti won an election to become the county seat. This meant it would be the main town for Hamlin County, taking the title from Castlewood. However, Castlewood went to court to keep the title and won that case.
But Hayti didn't give up! In 1914, there was a second election. This time, Hayti won again and officially became the county seat for good.
Geography of Hayti
Hayti is a small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.40 square miles (1.02 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People of Hayti: Demographics
The number of people living in Hayti has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 293 | — | |
| 1930 | 344 | 17.4% | |
| 1940 | 370 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 413 | 11.6% | |
| 1960 | 425 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 393 | −7.5% | |
| 1980 | 371 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 372 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 367 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 381 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 393 | 3.1% | |
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Hayti's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 381 people living in Hayti. These people lived in 152 homes, and 102 of these were families. The town had about 1,229 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Hayti were White (96.3%). A small number were Native American (0.8%) or from other races (2.9%). About 3.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (32.2%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (53.9%) were married couples. About 30.3% of all homes had just one person living there. Around 15.1% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Hayti was about 32.9 years old. About 32% of residents were under 18. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.2% of the population. The town had a nearly even split of genders, with 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
Famous People from Hayti
- Garney Henley - A well-known Canadian Football Hall of Fame player. He was a Wide receiver and defensive back and was born in Hayti.
See also
In Spanish: Hayti (Dakota del Sur) para niños
