Morristown, South Dakota facts for kids
Morristown is a small town located in Corson County, South Dakota, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, 47 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the beautiful state of South Dakota.
Quick facts for kids
Morristown, South Dakota
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Location in Corson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Corson |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 133.90/sq mi (51.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57645
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-43860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267484 |
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History of Morristown
Morristown began its story in 1907. This was the year when the railroad tracks were built all the way to this spot. The town was named after a person called Nelson Morris. He was the founder of a company known as Morris and Company.
Where is Morristown Located?
Morristown is a small town. It covers a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits. It is located in Corson County, South Dakota.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Morristown has changed a lot over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 222 | — | |
| 1920 | 269 | 21.2% | |
| 1930 | 268 | −0.4% | |
| 1940 | 217 | −19.0% | |
| 1950 | 190 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 219 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 144 | −34.2% | |
| 1980 | 127 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 64 | −49.6% | |
| 2000 | 82 | 28.1% | |
| 2010 | 67 | −18.3% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −29.9% | |
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Morristown's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 67 people living in Morristown. These people lived in 32 different homes. About half of these homes (18) were families. Most of the people living in Morristown were White (95.5%). A smaller group (4.5%) were Native Americans.
The average age of people in Morristown in 2010 was about 37.5 years old.
- About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 19% were 65 years old or older.
- The town had a few more males (55.2%) than females (44.8%).
See also
- In Spanish: Morristown (Dakota del Sur) para niños
