Rosholt, South Dakota facts for kids
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Rosholt, South Dakota
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Location in Roberts County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Incorporated | 1913 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 1,280.41/sq mi (494.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57260
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-56340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267555 |
| Website | http://www.rosholtsd.com/ |
Rosholt is a small town located in Roberts County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 379 people lived there.
History of Rosholt
Rosholt was officially started in 1913. The town was named after a man named Julius Rosholt. He was important because he helped bring the railroad to the area, which was a big deal for the town's growth.
Where is Rosholt?
Rosholt is a small town. It covers an area of about 0.77 square kilometers (or 0.30 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Rosholt
The number of people living in Rosholt has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 301 | — | |
| 1930 | 327 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 362 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 387 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 423 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 456 | 7.8% | |
| 1980 | 446 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 408 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 419 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 423 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 379 | −10.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 423 people living in Rosholt. These people lived in 197 different homes. About 106 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Rosholt were White (92.7%). A smaller number were Native American (3.3%), and 4.0% were from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small number (0.2%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Rosholt was 53 years old.
- 17.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 3.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 16.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 35.7% were 65 years old or older.
More women lived in Rosholt than men in 2010. About 55.3% of the population was female, and 44.7% was male.
