Oldham, South Dakota facts for kids
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Oldham, South Dakota
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Location in Kingsbury County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Kingsbury |
| Incorporated | 1917 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 491.87/sq mi (190.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57051
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-46780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267521 |
Oldham is a small city located in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 121 people lived there.
There are two ideas about how Oldham got its name. Some people say it was named after a local landowner called Oldham Carrot. Others think the name came from Oldham, England, which was the original home of one of the first settlers in the area.
Geography of Oldham
Oldham is a small city that covers about 0.64 square kilometers (0.25 square miles) of land. It does not have any water areas within its city limits.
A special place in Oldham is the Loriks Peterson Heritage House. This house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical building that is protected.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 222 | — | |
| 1910 | 355 | 59.9% | |
| 1920 | 364 | 2.5% | |
| 1930 | 419 | 15.1% | |
| 1940 | 386 | −7.9% | |
| 1950 | 349 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 291 | −16.6% | |
| 1970 | 244 | −16.2% | |
| 1980 | 222 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 189 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 206 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 133 | −35.4% | |
| 2020 | 121 | −9.0% | |
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The number of people living in Oldham has changed a lot over the years. In 1930, the city had its highest population with 419 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 121 people lived in Oldham.
Oldham's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Oldham had 133 people living in 65 households. About half of these households (33) were families. The city had 98 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Oldham at that time were White (100%). A small number, 2.3%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Oldham in 2010 was 46.8 years.
- About 22.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 23.3% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were adults between 18 and 64 years old.
The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%) in 2010.
