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Monroe, South Dakota
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Incorporated | 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 419.53/sq mi (162.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57047
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-43380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267482 |
Monroe is a town in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 159 at the 2020 census.
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History
Monroe was originally called Warrington, and under the latter name was platted in 1887. Some say the present name is for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States, while others believe the name is a transfer from Monroe, Wisconsin, the native home of an early settler. A post office called Monroe was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 169 | — | |
| 1920 | 217 | 28.4% | |
| 1930 | 221 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 219 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 160 | −26.9% | |
| 1960 | 156 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 134 | −14.1% | |
| 1980 | 170 | 26.9% | |
| 1990 | 151 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 163 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 160 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 159 | −0.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 160 people, 68 households, and 43 families residing in the town. The population density was 421.1 inhabitants per square mile (162.6/km2). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 197.4 per square mile (76.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.6% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 68 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age in the town was 45.5 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
See also
In Spanish: Monroe (Dakota del Sur) para niños
