Humboldt, South Dakota facts for kids
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Humboldt, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"Small Town With A Big Heart"
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Location in Minnehaha County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 579 |
| • Density | 935.38/sq mi (361.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57035
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-30900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267431 |
Humboldt is a small town located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 579 people lived there. The town has a motto: "Small Town With A Big Heart."
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History of Humboldt
The first people settled in the area where Humboldt is now in 1877. The town got its name from Humboldt Township, which is the larger area it's part of. A post office opened in Humboldt in 1889, helping people send and receive mail. The town officially became a recognized community in 1891.
Geography and Location
Humboldt covers a total area of about 1.64 square kilometers (0.63 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
There are two lakes near Humboldt. Lost Lake is about two miles north of the town. Beaver Lake is located one mile to the east.
Humboldt is easy to reach by car because it's close to Interstate 90. You can take exit 379 to get to the town. Interstate 90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States, and Humboldt is located right at its halfway point!
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 445 | — | |
| 1930 | 428 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 417 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 450 | 7.9% | |
| 1960 | 446 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 411 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 487 | 18.5% | |
| 1990 | 468 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 521 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 589 | 13.1% | |
| 2020 | 579 | −1.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Humboldt had 589 people living in 227 homes. About 39% of these homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Humboldt was around 33 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Humboldt
Humboldt is the birthplace of a few well-known people:
- Karl Mundt was born in Humboldt. He became a very important politician, serving as a Congressman and later a Senator for the United States.
- Larry Pressler was also born in Humboldt. He went to elementary and high school there. Like Karl Mundt, he became a Congressman and a Senator for the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Humboldt (Dakota del Sur) para niños
