Hurley, South Dakota facts for kids
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Hurley, South Dakota
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 615.26/sq mi (237.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57036
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-30980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267432 |
Hurley is a small city located in Turner County, in the state of South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 379 people lived there.
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History of Hurley
Hurley was officially planned and laid out in 1883. It was named after R. E. Hurley, who was an engineer for the railroad. A post office has been open in Hurley since 1883, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Hurley covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 344 | — | |
| 1900 | 444 | 29.1% | |
| 1910 | 506 | 14.0% | |
| 1920 | 586 | 15.8% | |
| 1930 | 586 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 586 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 474 | −19.1% | |
| 1960 | 450 | −5.1% | |
| 1970 | 399 | −11.3% | |
| 1980 | 419 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 372 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 426 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 415 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 379 | −8.7% | |
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The population of Hurley has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1890, there were 344 people living there. The population grew to its highest point in the 1920s and 1930s, reaching 586 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Hurley has generally decreased. In 2020, the population was 379.
Who Lives in Hurley? (2010 Census)
The 2010 census counted 415 people living in Hurley. These people lived in 179 different homes, with 120 of those being families.
Most of the people in Hurley are White (97.1%). A small number of residents are African American (0.2%), Native American (1.0%), or from two or more races (1.7%). About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 27% of the people in Hurley were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was about 35.9 years. The city had a nearly even split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
