Mound City, South Dakota facts for kids
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Mound City, South Dakota
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Location in Campbell County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,723 ft (525 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 543.31/sq mi (209.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57646
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-44020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267485 |
Mound City is a small town in South Dakota, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Campbell County. In 2020, about 69 people lived there.
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History of Mound City
Mound City got its name because of the Indian mounds found near where the town was first built. These mounds were created by Native American people long ago.
Geography of the Town
The town of Mound City covers a very small area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town is about 0.33 square kilometers (0.13 square miles) in size. All of this area is land.
People of Mound City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 165 | — | |
| 1940 | 195 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 177 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 144 | −18.6% | |
| 1970 | 164 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 111 | −32.3% | |
| 1990 | 89 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 84 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 71 | −15.5% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −2.8% | |
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Who Lives Here?
In 2010, there were 71 people living in Mound City. These people lived in 40 different homes. Most of the people living in Mound City were White.
About half of the homes were married couples living together. A small number of homes had children under 18. Many homes had someone living alone, especially people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Mound City was about 59 years old. Most residents were 45 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in the town.
Famous People from Mound City
Some notable people have connections to Mound City:
- Claude Henry Allen was a politician and lawyer from Minnesota.
- Alice Kundert was a politician from South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Mound City (Dakota del Sur) para niños
