Lower Brule, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lower Brule
Khulwíčhaša (Lakota)
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Location in Lyman County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lyman |
| Government | |
| • Type | Tribal council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 703 |
| • Density | 1,936.64/sq mi (746.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57548
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-39180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393111 |
Lower Brule (which means Khulwíčhaša in the Lakota language) is a special kind of community in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 703 people lived in Lower Brule. This community is part of the Lower Brule Indian Reservation, and that's where it gets its name.
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Exploring Lower Brule's Location
Lower Brule is found in the northeastern part of Lyman County. It sits on the western side of Lake Sharpe. Lake Sharpe is a large lake that was created from the Missouri River.
Land Area
The community of Lower Brule covers a small area of land. It is about 0.4 square miles (or 0.94 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no water within its official boundaries.
Fun Activities in Nature
The Lower Brule Indian Reservation is a great place for outdoor activities.
- There's a boat landing north of the community. Here, you can catch different kinds of fish, like walleye.
- The local Indian tribe lets people who are not tribal members come to hunt and fish.
- In the fall, there are many game birds, like pheasants, that hunters can look for.
Local Businesses
The Lower Brulé Sioux Tribe runs some interesting businesses in the area.
- They have a business that packages popcorn.
- There is also a casino in the community called the Golden Buffalo.
People of Lower Brule
Lower Brule is home to a close-knit community. The people living here are mostly Native American.
Population Changes Over Time
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| 2020 | 703 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 599 people living in Lower Brule. By 2020, the population had grown to 703 people. This shows that more people have chosen to live in this community over the years.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 165 homes in Lower Brule. Many of these homes had children living in them. About 44% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Lower Brule was 23 years old. This means it's a community with many young people and families.
See also
In Spanish: Lower Brule (Dakota del Sur) para niños
