Hosmer, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hosmer, South Dakota
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Main Street of Hosmer, South Dakota in January 2011
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Location in Edmunds County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Edmunds |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 165.82/sq mi (64.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57448
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-30140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267426 |
Hosmer is a small city located in Edmunds County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 164 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the northwestern part of the county.
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History of Hosmer
Hosmer was founded in 1887. The city got its name from Stella A. Hosmer. She was the maiden name of a railroad agent's wife.
Geography of Hosmer
Hosmer is a small city, covering an area of about 0.99 square miles (2.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. It's located in a flat region of South Dakota.
People of Hosmer
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Hosmer has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 217 | — | |
| 1920 | 419 | 93.1% | |
| 1930 | 524 | 25.1% | |
| 1940 | 579 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 533 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 433 | −18.8% | |
| 1970 | 437 | 0.9% | |
| 1980 | 385 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 310 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 287 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 208 | −27.5% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −21.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 208 people living in Hosmer. These people lived in 100 different homes. The city had about 151 housing units in total.
Who Lives in Hosmer?
In 2010, about 12% of homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (41%) were married couples living together. About half of all homes (48%) had just one person living there. Many of these single residents were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Hosmer in 2010 was 57 years old.
- About 10.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 4.3% were between 18 and 24.
- About 13% were between 25 and 44.
- About 33.2% were between 45 and 64.
- About 38.9% were 65 years old or older.
Schools in Hosmer
For many years, Hosmer had its own school, home of the Hosmer Tigers. But after the 1990–1991 school year, the Hosmer school joined with the Roscoe Hornets from Roscoe, South Dakota. Together, they formed a new school district called Edmunds Central, home of the Raiders.
The old Hosmer school building was then used for some elementary classes for Edmunds Central. However, the school in Hosmer is now closed. Even though parents can choose where to send their children, most students from the Hosmer area still go to Edmunds Central in Roscoe.
See also
In Spanish: Hosmer (Dakota del Sur) para niños
