Herreid, South Dakota facts for kids
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Herreid, South Dakota
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Location in Campbell County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Campbell |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (520 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 416 |
| • Density | 289.90/sq mi (111.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57632
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-28340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267419 |
| Website | http://www.herreidsd.com/ |
Herreid is a small city located in Campbell County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 416 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the northern part of South Dakota.
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History of Herreid
Herreid was founded in 1901. This happened when a train line, called the Soo Line, built tracks to the area. The city was named after Charles N. Herreid. He was an important person who served as the fourth Governor of South Dakota. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1912.
Where is Herreid?
Herreid is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.39 square miles (3.72 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The main road that goes through Herreid is U.S. Route 83. This highway runs from north to south, making it easy to travel in and out of town.
Herreid's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Herreid has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1910:
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| 1910 | 414 | — | |
| 1920 | 460 | 11.1% | |
| 1930 | 544 | 18.3% | |
| 1940 | 592 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 633 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 767 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 672 | −12.4% | |
| 1980 | 570 | −15.2% | |
| 1990 | 488 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 482 | −1.2% | |
| 2010 | 438 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 416 | −5.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 438 people living in Herreid. These people lived in 213 different homes. Out of these homes, 115 were families. The average age of people in Herreid was about 49 years old.
Many homes (about 40%) had just one person living there. Also, about a quarter of the homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
