South Shore, South Dakota facts for kids
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South Shore, South Dakota
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Location in Codington County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Codington |
| Incorporated | March 6, 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (600 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 135.29/sq mi (52.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57263
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-59940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267579 |
South Shore is a small town located in Codington County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 189 people lived there. It is part of the larger area around Watertown, South Dakota.
Where is South Shore?
South Shore is a town built entirely on land, covering about 1.40 square miles (3.62 square kilometers). The town gets its name because it is located right on the shore of Punished Woman Lake.
How Many People Live Here?
This table shows how the number of people living in South Shore has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 335 | — | |
| 1920 | 305 | −9.0% | |
| 1930 | 322 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 296 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 269 | −9.1% | |
| 1960 | 259 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 199 | −23.2% | |
| 1980 | 241 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 260 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 270 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 225 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −16.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 191 | −15.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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South Shore in 2010
In 2010, there were 225 people living in South Shore. These people lived in 99 different homes. About 56 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in South Shore were White (95.1%). A small number were Native American (1.8%) or African American (0.4%). Some people (2.7%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 29.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. About 44.4% of homes were married couples. Some homes (6.1%) had a female head of household without a husband. Another 6.1% had a male head of household without a wife.
The average age of people in South Shore was 39.2 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. About 14.7% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: South Shore (Dakota del Sur) para niños
