Herrick, South Dakota facts for kids
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Herrick, South Dakota
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Location in Gregory County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Gregory |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 143.69/sq mi (55.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57538
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-28420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267420 |
Herrick is a small town located in Gregory County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 74 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Herrick
Herrick was started in 1904. The town got its name from a nephew of Myron T. Herrick, who was a governor of Ohio. He helped open up land that used to belong to Native American tribes for new settlers. A post office has been open in Herrick since 1904.
Geography of Herrick
According to the United States Census Bureau, Herrick covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People in Herrick
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 412 | — | |
| 1920 | 422 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 339 | −19.7% | |
| 1940 | 246 | −27.4% | |
| 1950 | 169 | −31.3% | |
| 1960 | 160 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 126 | −21.2% | |
| 1980 | 115 | −8.7% | |
| 1990 | 139 | 20.9% | |
| 2000 | 105 | −24.5% | |
| 2010 | 105 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 74 | −29.5% | |
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Herrick's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Herrick had 105 people living there. These people lived in 44 different homes, and 30 of these were families. The town had about 202 people per square mile. There were 58 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Herrick were White (81.9%). Some were Native American (7.6%), and a small number were from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 44 homes, 25% had children under 18 living with them. Most homes (61.4%) were married couples living together. A smaller number were single-parent homes. About 29.5% of all homes had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Herrick was 45.6 years old. About 26.7% of residents were under 18. About 20% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (54.3%) was male, and 45.7% was female.
Local Celebrations
Herrick has a special yearly event called the "Squeal Meal." This celebration includes fun activities like a hog calling contest, a parade, a dance, and a delicious pork barbecue. It's a big community gathering for the town.
Notable Person from Herrick
- Anita Caspary, a Roman Catholic nun, was from Herrick.
