Hillsview, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hillsview, South Dakota
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Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McPherson |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (560 m) |
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| • Total | 2 |
| • Density | 3.14/sq mi (1.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57437
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-29340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267424 |
Hillsview is a small town located in McPherson County, South Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1887. The town was named "Hillsview" because it sits on a high spot, offering good views of the surrounding area.
In 2020, only 2 people lived in Hillsview, making it the least-populated town in all of South Dakota. By 2023, the population became 0, and the town is now planned to be officially "unincorporated." This means it will no longer be recognized as a separate town.
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Geography of Hillsview
Hillsview covers a total area of about 1.67 square kilometers (0.65 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 1.65 square kilometers (0.64 square miles). A very small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Hillsview has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 101 | — | |
| 1940 | 160 | 58.4% | |
| 1950 | 68 | −57.5% | |
| 1960 | 44 | −35.3% | |
| 1970 | 19 | −56.8% | |
| 1980 | 9 | −52.6% | |
| 1990 | 4 | −55.6% | |
| 2000 | 3 | −25.0% | |
| 2010 | 3 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 2 | −33.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Life in Hillsview (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were just 3 people living in Hillsview, making up only 1 household. This household was a married couple living together. Everyone living in the town at that time was White.
The average age of people in Hillsview in 2010 was about 53.5 years old. One person was between 18 and 24 years old, and two people were between 45 and 64 years old. There were no residents under 18 or over 65.
See also
In Spanish: Hillsview para niños
