Oelrichs, South Dakota facts for kids
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Oelrichs, South Dakota
šuŋkpȟáwaksa
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Location in Fall River County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Fall River |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,363 ft (1,025 m) |
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 320.55/sq mi (123.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57763, 57782
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-46500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267520 |
Oelrichs is a small town located in Fall River County, South Dakota, in the United States. Its name in the Lakota is šuŋkpȟáwaksa. In 2020, about 117 people lived there.
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History of Oelrichs
The town of Oelrichs was first set up in 1885. It was named after Henry Oelrichs, who was a local cattle rancher. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been open in Oelrichs since 1885.
Geography of Oelrichs
Oelrichs is found at specific coordinates: 43.181458 degrees North and -103.233601 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau is a government group that collects information about people and places. According to them, Oelrichs covers a total area of about 0.98 square kilometers (0.38 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Oelrichs has a special ZIP code for mail, which is 57763. It also has a FIPS place code of 46500, which is a unique number used by the government to identify places.
Population and People
The number of people living in Oelrichs has changed over many years. The table below shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890.
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| 1890 | 303 | — | |
| 1910 | 150 | — | |
| 1920 | 176 | 17.3% | |
| 1930 | 206 | 17.0% | |
| 1940 | 212 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 168 | −20.8% | |
| 1960 | 132 | −21.4% | |
| 1970 | 94 | −28.8% | |
| 1980 | 124 | 31.9% | |
| 1990 | 138 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 145 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 126 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 117 | −7.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 126 people lived in Oelrichs. These people lived in 61 different homes, and 38 of those homes were families.
The population density tells us how many people live in a certain area. In Oelrichs, there were about 128 people per square kilometer (331.6 people per square mile). There were also 74 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Oelrichs in 2010 were White (79.4%). About 18.3% were Native American, and a small number (2.4%) were from two or more different backgrounds.
The average age of people in Oelrichs in 2010 was 53 years old. About 18.3% of the residents were under 18, and 23% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Oelrichs (Dakota del Sur) para niños
