North Eagle Butte, South Dakota facts for kids
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North Eagle Butte, South Dakota
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Location in Dewey County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Dewey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.83 sq mi (22.86 km2) |
| • Land | 8.82 sq mi (22.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,389 ft (728 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,879 |
| • Density | 213.11/sq mi (82.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-45548 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393151 |
North Eagle Butte is a small community in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 1,879 people lived here. North Eagle Butte is located along the 45th parallel, which is an imaginary line halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.
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Location and Landscape
North Eagle Butte is found in the western part of Dewey County. It shares a border to the south with the city of Eagle Butte. It also borders Ziebach County.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 212 is a main road that goes through North Eagle Butte. This road can take you about 71 miles (114 km) east to Gettysburg. If you head west on the same road, you'll reach Belle Fourche, which is about 141 miles (227 km) away. Pierre, the capital city of South Dakota, is about 90 miles (145 km) to the southeast.
Area Size
The community covers a total area of about 8.83 square miles (22.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population Information
The population of North Eagle Butte has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,354 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,423 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,163 | 52.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,954 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,879 | −3.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,163 people living in North Eagle Butte. The average number of people living in each home was about 3.24. The average family size was about 3.81 people.
Age Groups
In 2000, a large part of the population was young. About 41.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 24 years. This means that half the people were younger than 24, and half were older.
Schools and Learning
North Eagle Butte is part of the Eagle Butte School District 20-1. This school district works together with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) to run the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School.
See also
In Spanish: North Eagle Butte para niños
