Orient, South Dakota facts for kids
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Orient, South Dakota
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Location in Faulk County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Faulk |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 51 |
| • Density | 173.47/sq mi (67.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-47460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267525 |
Orient is a small town located in Faulk County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 51 people.
Orient began its history in 1887. This was when the Milwaukee Railroad expanded its tracks into the area. The railroad helped the town grow and connect with other places.
Town Geography
Orient is a very small town. According to official records, its total area is about 0.30 square miles (0.78 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 0.29 square miles (0.76 square kilometers), is land. A tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Orient has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 302 | — | |
| 1940 | 250 | −17.2% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −17.6% | |
| 1960 | 133 | −35.4% | |
| 1970 | 131 | −1.5% | |
| 1980 | 87 | −33.6% | |
| 1990 | 59 | −32.2% | |
| 2000 | 57 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 63 | 10.5% | |
| 2020 | 51 | −19.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 63 people living in Orient. These people made up 30 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About half of these households (16 of them) were families. The town had about 217 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Orient in 2010 were White.
Households and Ages
Out of the 30 households, a few had children under 18 living there (23.3%). Half of the households were married couples living together.
About 46.7% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Some of these individuals (20%) were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Orient in 2010 was about 49 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 or older.
More males lived in the town than females. About 57% of the population was male, and 43% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Orient (Dakota del Sur) para niños
