Lowry, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lowry
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Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10 |
| • Density | 39.53/sq mi (15.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57472
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-39260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267465 |
Lowry is a small town located in Walworth County, South Dakota, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, only 10 people live there.
Even though it's small, Lowry has a few important places. You can find the Lowry Pilgrim Community Church and a fire station. There's also Swan Creek Harness Shop and J & C Repair. An old school building and a former post office are also in town. The post office closed in the 1970s.
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History of Lowry
Lowry was started in 1907. It began as a stop for trains on a special railway line. This line was built by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway. It connected the towns of Conde and LeBeau, South Dakota.
The town was named after someone who worked for the railroad company. Train service to Lowry stopped in 1940.
About Lowry's Land
Lowry is a very small town in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.25 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People Living in Lowry
Lowry's population has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, 90 people lived there. The number of residents slowly went down over time. By 2010, only 6 people lived in Lowry. However, the population went up to 10 people by the 2020 census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 90 | — | |
| 1930 | 89 | — | |
| 1940 | 90 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 70 | −22.2% | |
| 1960 | 44 | −37.1% | |
| 1970 | 35 | −20.5% | |
| 1980 | 22 | −37.1% | |
| 1990 | 15 | −31.8% | |
| 2000 | 10 | −33.3% | |
| 2010 | 6 | −40.0% | |
| 2020 | 10 | 66.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Lowry's Population in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 6 people lived in Lowry. These people lived in 3 different homes. All 3 homes were made up of married couples living together.
The average number of people in each home was 2. The average age of people in Lowry was 71.5 years old. Half of the residents were male, and half were female.
See also
In Spanish: Lowry (Dakota del Sur) para niños
