Morristown, South Dakota facts for kids
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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
(2020)
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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 |
Morristown is a town in Corson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 67 at the 2010 census.
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History
Morristown got its start in 1907 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was named for Nelson Morris, founder of Morris and Company.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 67 people, 32 households, and 18 families residing in the town. The population density was 191.4 inhabitants per square mile (73.9/km2). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 120.0 per square mile (46.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.5% White and 4.5% Native American.
There were 32 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Morristown (Dakota del Sur) para niños
