Sherman, South Dakota facts for kids
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Sherman, South Dakota
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Location in Minnehaha County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 315.18/sq mi (121.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57030
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-58580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267564 |
| Website | http://www.shermansd.com/ |
Sherman is a small town located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 81 people lived there. The town was named after E. A. Sherman, who was a banker in the Dakota Territory long ago.
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Where is Sherman Located?
Sherman is in the state of South Dakota. It is part of Minnehaha County. The town covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Sherman?
The number of people living in Sherman has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 138 | — | |
| 1920 | 206 | 49.3% | |
| 1930 | 192 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 158 | −17.7% | |
| 1950 | 120 | −24.1% | |
| 1960 | 116 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 82 | −29.3% | |
| 1980 | 100 | 22.0% | |
| 1990 | 88 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 87 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 78 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 81 | 3.8% | |
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Sherman's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 78 people living in Sherman. These people lived in 30 different homes. About 17 of these homes were families. The town had about 300 people per square mile.
Most people living in Sherman were White. About 36.7% of homes had kids under 18. Many homes (56.7%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Sherman was 41 years old. About 25.6% of residents were under 18. Also, 42.4% were between 45 and 64 years old. Slightly more than half (52.6%) of the residents were male.
Education in Sherman
Students in Sherman attend schools in the Garretson, South Dakota, School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Sherman (Dakota del Sur) para niños
