Scotland, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scotland, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
"Live, Work, Play"
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Location in Bon Homme County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Bon Homme |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 785 |
| • Density | 877.09/sq mi (338.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57059
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-57940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267561 |
Scotland is a small city located in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 785 people lived there.
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The Story of Scotland, South Dakota
The city of Scotland was first planned in 1879. It was named by Scottish immigrants. They chose the name to honor their home country of Scotland.
Geography and Location
Scotland is a city made entirely of land. It covers an area of about 2.32 square kilometers (0.90 square miles).
South Dakota Highway 25 is a main road that goes through the city. Just east of Scotland, you'll find Lake Henry. This lake is a popular spot for local fishing.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,083 | 622.0% | |
| 1900 | 964 | −11.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,102 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,234 | 12.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,163 | −5.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,204 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,188 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,077 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 984 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,022 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 968 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 891 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 841 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 785 | −6.7% | |
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Who Lives in Scotland? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 841 people living in Scotland. These people lived in 386 households. About 224 of these were families.
Most people living in Scotland were White (96.7%). A small number were African American (1.0%) or Native American (0.8%).
The average age of people in Scotland was 50.3 years. About 21% of residents were under 18 years old. Many older adults also lived there, with 31.2% being 65 years or older.
Education in Scotland
The local school in Scotland is run by the Scotland School District 4-3.
Famous People from Scotland
Some notable people have come from Scotland, South Dakota:
- Robert Dollard was the first Attorney General of South Dakota.
- Charles D. Gemar is a United States Astronaut.
- Ralph Homan was a legislator and businessman.
- Dick Wildung was a well-known American football player.
Images for kids
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The James River near Scotland, South Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Scotland (Dakota del Sur) para niños
