Hetland, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hetland, South Dakota
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Location in Kingsbury County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Kingsbury |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
| • Density | 175.44/sq mi (67.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57212, 57244
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-28460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267421 |
Hetland is a small town located in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 46 people. By 2020, the population was 20.
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Hetland's History
The town of Hetland got its start in 1880. A post office was opened there in 1888. It stayed open for many years until 1997. The town was named after a pioneer settler named John Hetland. He was a very early resident who sadly passed away while traveling.
Where is Hetland?
Hetland is a very small town. It covers an area of about 0.11 square miles (0.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Hetland?
The number of people living in Hetland has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 162 | — | |
| 1910 | 223 | 37.7% | |
| 1920 | 248 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 250 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 199 | −20.4% | |
| 1950 | 123 | −38.2% | |
| 1960 | 107 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 81 | −24.3% | |
| 1980 | 66 | −18.5% | |
| 1990 | 53 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 43 | −18.9% | |
| 2010 | 46 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 20 | −56.5% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Numbers
In 2010, there were 46 people living in Hetland. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 11 of these were families. Everyone living in Hetland at that time was White.
About a quarter of the homes had children under 18 living there. Some homes had married couples, while others had single parents. The average age of people in Hetland in 2010 was 35 years old. About a third of the residents were under 18. Most people were adults between 25 and 64 years old.
