Milbank, South Dakota facts for kids
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Milbank
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Hollands Grist Windmill, Milbank
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"You'll Like Milbank"
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Location in Grant County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.86 sq mi (7.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.77 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,544 |
| • Density | 1,239.2/sq mi (478.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57252-57253
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-42260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267476 |
Milbank is a city in Grant County, South Dakota, United States. It's located along the South Fork of the Whetstone River. In 2020, about 3,544 people lived there. Milbank is also the main city, or county seat, of Grant County. A cool fact about Milbank is that American Legion Baseball started here in 1925. This program lets high school students play baseball, and now over 5,000 teams across all fifty states enjoy it!
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Milbank's Early Days
The city of Milbank was started in 1880. This happened when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway built its train tracks into South Dakota for the first time. The city was named after Jeremiah Milbank, who was a director for the railroad company. Milbank officially became a city in 1881.
Where is Milbank Located?
Milbank covers a total area of about 2.84 square miles (7.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.76 square miles (7.19 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.08 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Milbank?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,207 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,426 | 18.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,015 | 41.3% | |
| 1920 | 2,215 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,389 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,745 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,982 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,500 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,727 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,120 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,879 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,640 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,353 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,544 | 5.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2015 Estimate |
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The number of people living in Milbank has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 3,353 people living in the city. These people lived in 1,508 households, which are like homes or families. About 898 of these were families.
The average age of people in Milbank in 2010 was 46.3 years old. About 21.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, 22.3% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Local News and Radio
Milbank has its own ways for people to stay informed and entertained.
Newspapers in Milbank
The local newspaper is called the Grant County Review. It comes out every week. This newspaper shares news, sports results, and information about school and social events. It covers Milbank and other nearby towns in Grant County.
Radio Stations in Milbank
You can listen to a few radio stations in the Milbank area.
AM Radio Stations
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | City |
| 1510 AM | KMSD | Home Town Radio | Classic Hits/News/Talk | Armada Media | Milbank |
FM Radio Stations
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| Frequency | Call sign | Name | Format | Owner | Target city/market | City of license |
| 98.3 FM | K252FB | Home Town Radio | Classic Hits/News/Talk KMSD-AM translator |
Armada Media | Milbank | Milbank |
| 99.1 FM | KXLG | Classic Hits/News/Talk | Dakota Communications | Watertown | Milbank | |
| 104.3 FM | KKSD | 104.3 The Fox | Classic Hits | Three Eagles Communications | Watertown | Milbank |
Famous People from Milbank
Milbank is the hometown of several notable individuals.
- C. S. Amsden: He was a leader in the government of South Dakota. He served as the President pro tempore of the South Dakota Senate and the Speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
- Kalen DeBoer: He is a successful football coach. He is currently the head football coach at the University of Alabama.
- Clarence (Pug) Manders: He was a professional football player. He played as a running back for the Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers in the NFL.
- Jack Manders: Also a professional football player, he was a running back for the Chicago Bears.
- Tom Patterson: He is an entrepreneur who started the Tommy John company in 2008.
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Welcome to Milbank!
See also
In Spanish: Milbank (Dakota del Sur) para niños
