Midland, South Dakota facts for kids
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Midland, South Dakota
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Midland Museum, July 2013
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Location in Haakon County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Haakon |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 325.58/sq mi (125.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57552
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-42140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267475 |
Midland is a small town located in the southeastern part of Haakon County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 112 people lived there. It's a quiet, rural community.
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History of Midland
Midland was first established in 1890. Its name comes from its location, which is about halfway between the Missouri River and the Cheyenne River. A post office has been open in Midland since 1890, helping connect the town to the rest of the world.
Geography of Midland
Midland is a small town in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.34 square miles (0.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Population Changes in Midland
The number of people living in Midland has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 210 | — | |
| 1920 | 309 | 47.1% | |
| 1930 | 262 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 282 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 387 | 37.2% | |
| 1960 | 401 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 270 | −32.7% | |
| 1980 | 277 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 233 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 179 | −23.2% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −27.9% | |
| 2020 | 112 | −13.2% | |
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Midland's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Midland had 129 residents. There were 66 households, which are groups of people living together. About 17% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Midland in 2010 was about 52 years old. Around 19% of the residents were under 18, and about 28% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more males (53.5%) than females (46.5%).
See also
- In Spanish: Midland (Dakota del Sur) para niños
