St. Francis, South Dakota facts for kids
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St. Francis, South Dakota
Sápauŋ thí
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Francis
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Location in Todd County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Todd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,002 ft (915 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 469 |
| • Density | 1,295.58/sq mi (500.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-57140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267558 |
St. Francis is a small town located in South Dakota, United States. It's part of the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Todd County. The town is also known by its Lakota name, Sápauŋ thí, which means "Catholic House." In 2020, about 469 people lived there.
The town got its name from the St. Francis Indian School. This school was named after a famous person called Francis of Assisi. A Catholic group known as the Franciscans used to run the school.
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About St. Francis
Where is St. Francis?
St. Francis is located in South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.94 square kilometers (0.36 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
People of St. Francis
The number of people living in St. Francis has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 273 | — | |
| 1950 | 241 | −11.7% | |
| 1960 | 421 | 74.7% | |
| 1970 | 300 | −28.7% | |
| 1980 | 766 | 155.3% | |
| 1990 | 815 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 675 | −17.2% | |
| 2010 | 709 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 469 | −33.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 709 people living in St. Francis. These people lived in 189 homes, and 139 of these were families. The town had about 1969 people per square mile.
Most of the people in St. Francis are Native American, making up about 93.8% of the population. About 5.1% were White, and a small number were African American or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (56.6%) had children under 18 living there. About 17.5% of homes had married couples. Other homes were led by a single parent, either a mother (40.7%) or a father (15.3%). The average home had about 3.75 people.
The average age of people in St. Francis was 24.1 years old. Many residents (38.8%) were under 18. About 13.2% were young adults aged 18 to 24. Most adults were between 25 and 44 years old (24.6%). The town had slightly more males (51.8%) than females (48.2%).
Education in St. Francis
Students in St. Francis can attend the St. Francis Indian School. This school is located right in the town. Children also have the choice to go to schools run by the Todd County School District 66-1.
See also
In Spanish: St. Francis (Dakota del Sur) para niños
