Olivet, South Dakota facts for kids
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Olivet, South Dakota
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The Hutchinson County courthouse,
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Location in Hutchinson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hutchinson |
| Platted | 1873 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 64 |
| • Density | 318.41/sq mi (122.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57052
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-46900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267522 |
Olivet is a small town in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's also the main town, or county seat, for Hutchinson County. In 2020, about 64 people lived there.
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History of Olivet
Olivet was started in 1871. It was chosen to be the main town for the county, which is called the county seat. The town got its name from Olivet, Michigan. This was where the first people who settled here came from.
At first, the county courts were held in a Methodist church. Later, in 1881, a special building was built just for the courthouse.
Where is Olivet?
Olivet is a small town, covering about 0.52 square kilometers (0.20 square miles) of land. It doesn't have any water within its borders.
The town is located north of a place called Lonetree Creek. It also sits on the west side of the James River.
Roads in Olivet
Only one main road goes through Olivet. This is U.S. Highway 18, which runs from east to west. Another road, 426 Avenue, runs north and south through the town.
People in Olivet
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 105 | — | |
| 1900 | 156 | 48.6% | |
| 1910 | 133 | −14.7% | |
| 1920 | 200 | 50.4% | |
| 1930 | 184 | −8.0% | |
| 1940 | 242 | 31.5% | |
| 1950 | 202 | −16.5% | |
| 1960 | 135 | −33.2% | |
| 1970 | 103 | −23.7% | |
| 1980 | 96 | −6.8% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −22.9% | |
| 2000 | 70 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 74 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 64 | −13.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 74 people living in Olivet. These people lived in 39 different homes. Most of the people were white. A small number were Asian or from two or more races.
Many homes had married couples living together. Some homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Olivet was about 60.5 years old. Many residents were 45 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Olivet (Dakota del Sur) for kids
