Roswell, South Dakota facts for kids
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Roswell, South Dakota
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Location in Miner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Miner |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Disincorporated | 2012 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8 |
| • Density | 19.66/sq mi (7.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57349
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-56420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2761337 |
Roswell is a small community in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. It is known as a CDP, which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, only 8 people lived there, making it a very tiny place. Roswell was first set up in 1883. It was named after Roswell Miller, who worked for the railroad. The community used to be an official town but stopped being one in 2012.
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Where is Roswell Located?
Roswell is found in South Dakota, a state in the central part of the United States. It is part of Miner County.
How Big is Roswell?
The United States Census Bureau says that Roswell covers about 1.05 square kilometers (0.41 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Roswell?
The number of people living in Roswell has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 8 | — | |
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Roswell's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 15 people living in Roswell. These people lived in 9 different homes, and 4 of these were families. The community was not very crowded, with about 10.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Roswell in 2010 were White. The average age of residents was about 57 years old. A small number of people were under 18, and many were 65 or older. There were slightly more females than males.
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