Pierpont, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pierpont, South Dakota
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Aerial photograph of Pierpont,
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| Nickname(s):
Pierpont Panthers
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Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Day |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 865.77/sq mi (334.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57468
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
Pierpont is a small town in South Dakota, a state in the United States. It is located in the northwestern part of Day County. In 2020, about 129 people lived there.
Pierpont was started in 1883. It got its name from someone who worked for the railroad.
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Where is Pierpont Located?
Pierpont is a very small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.39 square kilometers (0.15 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Pierpont?
The number of people living in Pierpont has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 314 | — | |
| 1920 | 400 | 27.4% | |
| 1930 | 379 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 362 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 326 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 258 | −20.9% | |
| 1970 | 241 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 184 | −23.7% | |
| 1990 | 173 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 122 | −29.5% | |
| 2010 | 135 | 10.7% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −4.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 135 people living in Pierpont. These people lived in 67 different homes. About half of these homes (35) were families.
Most of the people living in Pierpont were White (95.6%). A small number were African American (0.7%) or Native American (1.5%). Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race.
The average age of people in Pierpont in 2010 was 47.8 years old. About 21.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 21.5% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (54.8%) was male.
Education in Pierpont
Pierpont used to have its own school called Pierpont Public School. This school taught students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It operated from 1898 until 1969.
After 1969, the high school joined with the Langford School District. It also joined with the Claremont, SD School District. This means older students from Pierpont now go to school in a different district.
See also
- In Spanish: Pierpont (Dakota del Sur) para niños
