Montrose, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montrose, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"What You Need When You Need It"
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Location in McCook County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McCook |
| Platted | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 1,111.64/sq mi (428.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57048
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-43500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267483 |
| Website | http://www.cityofmontrosesd.com/ |
Montrose is a small city in McCook County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 468 people lived there.
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History of Montrose
Montrose was first planned out in 1880. People have different ideas about where its name came from. Some think it was named after a book called A Legend of Montrose by Sir Walter Scott. Others believe the name combines "mountain" and "rose," referring to features near the original town. A post office has been in Montrose since it was founded in 1880.
Geography and Climate
Montrose covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Montrose Climate
Montrose has a climate known as a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters.
Population and People
Montrose has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living there has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 563 | — | |
| 1900 | 375 | −33.4% | |
| 1910 | 442 | 17.9% | |
| 1920 | 519 | 17.4% | |
| 1930 | 471 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 506 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 448 | −11.5% | |
| 1960 | 430 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 377 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 396 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 420 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 460 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 472 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 468 | −0.8% | |
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Montrose Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 472 people living in Montrose. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 191 households in the city. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.47 people. The average age of people in Montrose was 37.2 years old.
Porter Sculpture Park
Near Montrose, you can find the Porter Sculpture Park. It's a really cool place with about 50 huge metal sculptures. These amazing creatures are made from old metal parts welded together. You can see a 60-foot-tall longhorn, a giant pink rocking horse, and even a magic dragon! It's a unique art park that shows one artist's creative ideas.
See also
In Spanish: Montrose (Dakota del Sur) para niños
