Selby, South Dakota facts for kids
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Selby
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Selby Opera House
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Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Walworth |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,896 ft (578 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 856.74/sq mi (330.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57472
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-58140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267562 |
| Website | City of Selby |
Selby is a small city located in Walworth County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 610 people lived there. Selby is also the main town, or county seat, for Walworth County. This means it's where the county government offices are.
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History of Selby
Selby started to grow quickly when the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad arrived in the area in 1899. The town was named after an important person who worked for the railroad company.
Geography of Selby
Selby is located in South Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 558 | — | |
| 1920 | 564 | 1.1% | |
| 1930 | 548 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 599 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 706 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 979 | 38.7% | |
| 1970 | 957 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 884 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 707 | −20.0% | |
| 2000 | 736 | 4.1% | |
| 2010 | 642 | −12.8% | |
| 2020 | 610 | −5.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 642 people living in Selby. These people lived in 300 different homes. Most of the people living in Selby were White (96.7%). A smaller number were Native Americans (2.0%), and some people were from two or more different backgrounds (1.2%).
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Selby in 2010 was 52.9 years old. About 16% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents, about 34.1%, were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.2%) and females (48.8%).
Famous People from Selby
- John Stiegelmeier: He was a very successful head coach for the South Dakota State University football team. His team even won a national championship in 2022!
- Walter L. Zabel (1914–2007): He was a politician who served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Selby (Dakota del Sur) para niños
