Northville, South Dakota facts for kids
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Northville, South Dakota
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Location in Spink County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Spink |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 139 |
| • Density | 369.68/sq mi (142.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57465
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-45740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267513 |
Northville is a small town located in Spink County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 139 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the central part of the country.
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History of Northville
Northville was officially planned and marked out in 1881. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that spot. The town got its name because it was the most northern point on the railroad at that time. A post office has been open in Northville since 1881, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Geography and Location
Northville is a small town, covering a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries. It is located in Spink County, South Dakota.
Population and People
Northville has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 243 | — | |
| 1910 | 392 | 61.3% | |
| 1920 | 372 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 260 | −30.1% | |
| 1940 | 223 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 220 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 153 | −30.5% | |
| 1970 | 119 | −22.2% | |
| 1980 | 138 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 105 | −23.9% | |
| 2000 | 124 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 143 | 15.3% | |
| 2020 | 139 | −2.8% | |
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Northville's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 143 residents living in 52 households. Most of the people living in Northville were White. A small number of residents were Native American or from two or more races.
Many households, about 34.6%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 67.3%, were made up of married couples. The average household had about 2.75 people.
The average age of people in Northville in 2010 was around 31.8 years old. About 36.4% of the residents were under 18. People aged 25 to 44 made up 30.1% of the population. About 9.8% of the residents were 65 years old or older. There were slightly more females than males in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Northville (Dakota del Sur) para niños
