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Parmelee, South Dakota
Wósoso
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Location in Todd County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.80 sq mi (15.01 km2) |
| • Land | 5.71 sq mi (14.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,654 ft (809 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 606 |
| • Density | 106.06/sq mi (40.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57566
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-48500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393179 |
Parmelee is a small community in Todd County, South Dakota, United States. It is also known as Wósoso in the Lakota language, which means "cut meat." Parmelee is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It is located within the Rosebud Indian Reservation. In 2020, about 606 people lived there.
History of Parmelee
Parmelee was first started in 1916. Back then, it was called Cut Meat. This name came from a nearby creek.
Later, in 1921, the town's name was changed to Parmelee. This new name was chosen to honor Dave Parmelee, who was one of the first settlers in the area.
Where is Parmelee?
Parmelee is located in Todd County, South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the total area of Parmelee is about 5.8 square miles (15.0 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 5.7 square miles (14.8 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Parmelee?
The population of Parmelee has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there according to different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 618 | — | |
| 2000 | 650 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 562 | −13.5% | |
| 2020 | 606 | 7.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 650 people living in Parmelee. Most of the people living in Parmelee are Native American. A small number of residents are White or from two or more races.
The community has many families, and a lot of households include children under 18. The average household in Parmelee had about 4 people. The average family had about 5 people.
The population of Parmelee is quite young. In 2000, almost half of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in Parmelee was 18 years.
