Raymond, South Dakota facts for kids
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Raymond, South Dakota
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Location in Clark County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (450 m) |
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 202.29/sq mi (78.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57258
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-53260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267546 |
Raymond is a small, quiet village in western Clark County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, only 53 people lived there. It has a post office, a fire station, a church, and a local bar.
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History of Raymond
Raymond's post office opened in 1882. The town was officially planned in 1883. It was named after J. M. Raymond, who was a railroad engineer.
Geography of Raymond
Raymond is a small town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers about 0.68 square kilometers (0.26 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits. As of early 2024, Google Maps had not yet mapped Raymond in detail.
People Living in Raymond
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 241 | — | |
| 1920 | 330 | 36.9% | |
| 1930 | 200 | −39.4% | |
| 1940 | 206 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 174 | −15.5% | |
| 1960 | 168 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 114 | −32.1% | |
| 1980 | 106 | −7.0% | |
| 1990 | 96 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −10.4% | |
| 2010 | 50 | −41.9% | |
| 2020 | 53 | 6.0% | |
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Raymond's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 50 people lived in Raymond. These people lived in 27 households, and 15 of these were families. The town had about 192 people per square mile (74 people per square kilometer). There were 38 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Raymond (98.0%) were White. A small number (2.0%) were African American. Also, 2.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 27 households:
- 7.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- 40.7% were married couples living together.
- 7.4% had a female head of household with no husband.
- 7.4% had a male head of household with no wife.
- 44.4% were made up of individuals living alone.
- 33.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had 1.85 people, and the average family had 2.40 people.
The average age of people in Raymond was 58.7 years.
- 4% of residents were under 18.
- 4% were between 18 and 24.
- 24% were between 25 and 44.
- 32% were between 45 and 64.
- 36% were 65 years old or older.
The town had an equal number of males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education in Raymond
There used to be a school called Logan Consolidated Schools. It was located about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) east and 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) south of Raymond. This rural school taught students from kindergarten all the way through their senior year of high school. Their sports teams were called the Arrows. This school closed in 1962. In its last year, only 12 students were in the high school.
Raymond also had its own school, and its mascot was the Redwings. This school continued to operate into the 1970s.
See also
In Spanish: Raymond (Dakota del Sur) para niños
