Valley Springs, South Dakota facts for kids
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Valley Springs, South Dakota
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| Motto(s):
“The Front Door to South Dakota,”
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Location in Minnehaha County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 885 |
| • Density | 898.48/sq mi (347.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57068
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-66260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267610 |
| Website | City of Valley Springs, South Dakota |
Valley Springs is a small city located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 885 people lived there.
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History of Valley Springs
Valley Springs was officially started on November 13, 1872. It became an incorporated city on February 22, 1879. The city got its name from the natural springs found in the valley of Beaver Creek nearby.
Geography of Valley Springs
Valley Springs is located very close to the border between South Dakota and Minnesota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Valley Springs
This section shares information about the people who live in Valley Springs.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Valley Springs has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown or shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 96 | — | |
| 1890 | 308 | 220.8% | |
| 1900 | 388 | 26.0% | |
| 1910 | 331 | −14.7% | |
| 1920 | 374 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 393 | 5.1% | |
| 1940 | 396 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 389 | −1.8% | |
| 1960 | 472 | 21.3% | |
| 1970 | 566 | 19.9% | |
| 1980 | 801 | 41.5% | |
| 1990 | 739 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 792 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 759 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 885 | 16.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a count of the population was done. It showed that 759 people lived in Valley Springs. These people lived in 306 households, and 202 of these were families.
The city had about 925 people per square mile. Most people in Valley Springs were White, making up about 95.9% of the population. There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About half (50.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in the city was 36.4 years old. About 28.2% of residents were under 18. About 8% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.6%) than females (47.4%).
Education in Valley Springs
The schools in Valley Springs are part of the Brandon Valley School District. The city has its own school, Valley Springs Elementary School. It is one of five elementary schools in the district.
Images for kids
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A view along Broadway Avenue in Valley Springs.
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The Valley Springs town museum.
See also
In Spanish: Valley Springs (Dakota del Sur) para niños
