Langford, South Dakota facts for kids
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Langford, South Dakota
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Location in Marshall County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Marshall |
| Established | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 283 |
| • Density | 892.74/sq mi (344.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57454
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-35820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267454 |
Langford is a small town located in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 283 people. It is a quiet community in the northeastern part of South Dakota.
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History of Langford
Langford was officially started in 1886. It was named after Sam Langford, who originally owned the land where the town was built.
Where is Langford Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Langford covers a total area of about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The population of Langford has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 198 | — | |
| 1900 | 239 | 20.7% | |
| 1910 | 463 | 93.7% | |
| 1920 | 510 | 10.2% | |
| 1930 | 444 | −12.9% | |
| 1940 | 452 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 456 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 397 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 328 | −17.4% | |
| 1980 | 307 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 298 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 290 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 313 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 283 | −9.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 313 people living in Langford. These people lived in 146 households, and 83 of these were families. Most of the people living in Langford were White.
The average age of people in Langford in 2010 was about 46.5 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 24% of the population was 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male (54%), and 46% were female.
Famous People from Langford
- Rocky Hartberg is an underground comix artist who comes from Langford.
