Webster, South Dakota facts for kids
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Webster, South Dakota
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Downtown Webster, July 2011
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| Motto(s):
"A Place for All Seasons"
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Location in Day County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  South Dakota |
| County | Day |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,728 |
| • Density | 1,065.35/sq mi (411.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57274
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-69780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267629 |
Webster is a city located in Day County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 1,728 people lived in Webster. The city's motto is "A Place for All Seasons."
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History of Webster
Webster was first planned out as a town in 1880. It was named after J. B. Webster, who was one of the early settlers in the area. The city officially became an incorporated city in 1895.
Geography and Climate
Webster covers a total area of about 1.62 square miles (4.20 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located in the northeastern part of South Dakota.
The climate in Webster has warm summers and very cold winters. It experiences all four seasons, which fits its motto!
Population and People
The population of Webster has changed over the years. Here's how the number of people living in Webster has grown and shrunk since 1890:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 618 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,506 | 143.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,713 | 13.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,800 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,805 | 0.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,173 | 20.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,503 | 15.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,409 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,252 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,417 | 7.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,017 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,952 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,886 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,728 | −8.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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In 2010, there were 1,886 people living in Webster. Most of the people were White. A small number of residents were Native American or from other backgrounds. The average age of people in Webster was about 46 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Webster
Students in Webster attend schools that are part of the Webster School District (South Dakota). The district has an elementary school for younger students, a middle school, and Webster High School (South Dakota) for older students.
Local News
The local newspaper for Day County, which includes Webster, is called Reporter and Farmer. It keeps residents updated on local news and events.
Famous People from Webster
Several notable people have connections to Webster:
- Sigurd Anderson – He served as the Governor of South Dakota from 1951 to 1954.
- Tom Brokaw – A well-known retired television anchorman for NBC. He was born in Webster.
- Brock Lesnar – A famous professional wrestler in WWE.
- Creighton Leland Robertson – An Episcopalian bishop and lawyer who practiced law in Webster.
- Lee Schoenbeck – A lawyer and a current leader in the South Dakota State Senate. He was born in Webster.
- William Garner Waddel – A former mayor of Webster and a South Dakota state senator.
Images for kids
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Downtown Webster, July 2011
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Location of Webster in Day County and South Dakota
See also
In Spanish: Webster (Dakota del Sur) para niños
