Jefferson, South Dakota facts for kids
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Jefferson, South Dakota
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Location in Union County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,116 ft (340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 475 |
| • Density | 931.37/sq mi (359.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57038
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-32700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267441 |
Jefferson is a small city in Union County, South Dakota. In 2020, about 475 people lived there.
Jefferson is part of a larger area called the Sioux City Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
The city was started in 1859. Every year, people in Jefferson celebrate "Jefferson Days." This festival remembers the city's founding with fun events. These events include a movie in the park, a car show, fireworks, and a parade.
Jefferson was named after President Thomas Jefferson.
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History of Jefferson
Jefferson was mostly settled by French-Canadian families. By 1867, about 25 French-Canadian families lived in the town.
In the winter of 1880-1881, a serious sickness spread through the town. It was thought to have come from Russian Mennonite travelers. The town was closed off for several weeks. Trains did not stop there, and mail was not delivered. More than 82 people sadly passed away during this time.
Geography and Location
Jefferson is a small city, covering about 0.50 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The city is close to several bodies of water. These include Horseshoe Lake, which is a small lake shaped like a U. It is also near McCook Lake, the Big Sioux River, and the Missouri River.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 90 | — | |
| 1890 | 229 | 154.4% | |
| 1900 | 364 | 59.0% | |
| 1910 | 407 | 11.8% | |
| 1920 | 550 | 35.1% | |
| 1930 | 426 | −22.5% | |
| 1940 | 469 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 466 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 443 | −4.9% | |
| 1970 | 474 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 592 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 527 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 586 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 547 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 475 | −13.2% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 547 people living in Jefferson. These people lived in 233 homes, and 146 of these were families. The city had about 1094 people per square mile.
Most people in Jefferson were White (97.4%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 28.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (50.2%) were married couples. The average age of people in Jefferson was about 39 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Jefferson (Dakota del Sur) para niños
