Hitchcock, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hitchcock, South Dakota
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Location in Beadle County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Beadle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 410.26/sq mi (158.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57348
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-29500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267425 |
Hitchcock is a small town located in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, 112 people call Hitchcock home.
One interesting fact about Hitchcock is how it handles sports. The town teams up with the nearby town of Tulare to form sports teams. They are known as the Hitchcock/Tulare Patriots!
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History of Hitchcock
Hitchcock was officially planned out in 1881. When it was first being settled, it had a couple of different names, like Clarkville and Altoona.
The town was eventually named after Charles S. Hitchcock. He was one of the first people to own the land where the town was built. A post office has been serving the community of Hitchcock since 1881.
Geography and Location
Hitchcock is located in the state of South Dakota. It's part of Beadle County.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the town covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population and People
The population of Hitchcock has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 135 | — | |
| 1910 | 259 | 91.9% | |
| 1920 | 358 | 38.2% | |
| 1930 | 334 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 246 | −26.3% | |
| 1950 | 227 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 193 | −15.0% | |
| 1970 | 150 | −22.3% | |
| 1980 | 132 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 95 | −28.0% | |
| 2000 | 108 | 13.7% | |
| 2010 | 91 | −15.7% | |
| 2020 | 112 | 23.1% | |
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Hitchcock's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 91 people living in Hitchcock. These people lived in 43 different homes. Most of the people living in Hitchcock were White.
About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Hitchcock was about 47.5 years. More males lived in the town than females at that time.
