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Turton, South Dakota
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Location in Spink County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Spink |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 55 |
| • Density | 149.86/sq mi (57.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57477
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-64540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267606 |
Turton is a town in Spink County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 55 at the 2020 census. The town was served by Turton High School from 1915 to 1956; students attended Doland High School thereafter.
History
Turton was platted in 1886. It was named after Turton, England, the native home of an early settler. An early variant name was St. Paul. A post office has been in operation in Turton since 1887.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.
Education History
Turton High School existed from 1915 to 1956, when it was closed due to a shortage of funds, teachers and too few students to qualify for state aid.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 240 | — | |
| 1920 | 243 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 323 | 32.9% | |
| 1940 | 180 | −44.3% | |
| 1950 | 201 | 11.7% | |
| 1960 | 140 | −30.3% | |
| 1970 | 121 | −13.6% | |
| 1980 | 101 | −16.5% | |
| 1990 | 76 | −24.8% | |
| 2000 | 61 | −19.7% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −21.3% | |
| 2020 | 55 | 14.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 48 people, 26 households, and 13 families residing in the town. The population density was 129.7 inhabitants per square mile (50.1/km2). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 121.6 per square mile (47.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 26 households, of which 11.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.62.
The median age in the town was 53.5 years. 10.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.5% were from 25 to 44; 45.9% were from 45 to 64; and 27.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 56.3% male and 43.8% female.
See also
In Spanish: Turton (Dakota del Sur) para niños
