Twin Brooks, South Dakota facts for kids
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Twin Brooks, South Dakota
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Location in Grant County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Grant |
| Incorporated | 1902 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 115.76/sq mi (44.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57269
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-64700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267607 |
Twin Brooks is a small town located in Grant County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 47 people lived there.
The town got its name from two small streams, or "brooks," that flow near where the town was built. Long ago, it was sometimes called "Two Creeks."
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Where is Twin Brooks?
Twin Brooks is in the state of South Dakota. It covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Twin Brooks has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 190 | — | |
| 1920 | 141 | −25.8% | |
| 1930 | 138 | −2.1% | |
| 1940 | 121 | −12.3% | |
| 1950 | 113 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 86 | −23.9% | |
| 1970 | 122 | 41.9% | |
| 1980 | 87 | −28.7% | |
| 1990 | 54 | −37.9% | |
| 2000 | 55 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 69 | 25.5% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −31.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 69 people living in 27 households. About 19 of these households were families. The town had about 168.3 inhabitants per square mile (65.0/km2) people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Twin Brooks in 2010 were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 27 households, some had children under 18 living with them. More than half were married couples living together. A few households had a female head with no husband. About a quarter of all households were single individuals. Some people aged 65 or older lived alone.
The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Twin Brooks in 2010 was 38.8 years.
- About 24.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 33.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.6% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in the town than females. About 58% were male and 42% were female.
See also
You can also read about Twin Brooks in Spanish: Twin Brooks (Dakota del Sur) para niños
