Tolstoy, South Dakota facts for kids
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Tolstoy, South Dakota
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Location in Potter County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Potter |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,939 ft (591 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35 |
| • Density | 191.26/sq mi (74.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57475
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-63700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267601 |
Tolstoy is a very small town located in Potter County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 35 people lived there, making it one of the smallest towns in the state.
The town of Tolstoy was started in 1907. It was named after a famous Russian writer, Leo Tolstoy, who wrote well-known books like War and Peace.
Where is Tolstoy Located?
Tolstoy is in the state of South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.47 square kilometers (or 0.18 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
How Many People Live in Tolstoy?
The number of people living in Tolstoy has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 142 | — | |
| 1920 | 183 | 28.9% | |
| 1930 | 210 | 14.8% | |
| 1940 | 171 | −18.6% | |
| 1950 | 180 | 5.3% | |
| 1960 | 142 | −21.1% | |
| 1970 | 99 | −30.3% | |
| 1980 | 97 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 69 | −28.9% | |
| 2000 | 64 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 36 | −43.7% | |
| 2020 | 35 | −2.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 36 people living in Tolstoy. These people lived in 20 different homes, and 10 of these were families. Most of the people (97.2%) were White, and a small number (2.8%) were Asian. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Tolstoy in 2010 was about 54 years old. About 11% of the residents were under 18. Many people were older, with almost 28% being 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (55.6%) than females (44.4%) living in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Tolstoy (Dakota del Sur) para niños
