Soldier Creek, South Dakota facts for kids
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Soldier Creek, South Dakota
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 Soldier Creek, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
Soldier Creek, South Dakota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.24 sq mi (31.70 km2) |
| • Land | 12.23 sq mi (31.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 16.76/sq mi (6.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584569 |
Soldier Creek is a small place in Todd County, South Dakota, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the government counts its population for official records. In 2020, about 205 people lived there. A main road, U.S. Route 18, goes right through Soldier Creek.
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Understanding Soldier Creek's Location
Soldier Creek is located in the state of South Dakota. This state is in the central part of the United States. The community is part of Todd County.
How Big is Soldier Creek?
Soldier Creek covers a total area of about 12.24 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a very tiny part, about 0.003 square miles, is water. This means it's mostly dry land.
Who Lives in Soldier Creek?
The number of people living in Soldier Creek is counted every ten years by the U.S. Census Bureau. This count helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Population Over Time
The latest count in 2020 showed that 205 people lived in Soldier Creek. This information helps us learn about the community's size.
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| 2020 | 205 | — | |
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