Wessington, South Dakota facts for kids
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Wessington, South Dakota
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Welcome sign in Wessington
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Location in Beadle County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Counties | Beadle, Hand |
| Incorporated | 1915 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 197 |
| • Density | 521.16/sq mi (201.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57381
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-70140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267631 |
Wessington is a small city in South Dakota, United States. It sits right on the border between Beadle and Hand counties. In 2020, about 197 people lived there.
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A Look at Wessington's Past
Wessington got its start a long time ago. A post office opened here in 1882. The city was named after the nearby Wessington Hills.
The city grew because of the railroad. It became a place where local farmers could easily ship their grains. This made it cheaper for them to send their products to other places. Because of this, more businesses decided to open in Wessington. The city first started in Beadle County. Over time, it grew so much that it expanded into Hand County too.
In 1918, Wessington had a busy business making natural ice. This ice was used to keep food fresh in refrigerated train cars. The area is also known for its cattle industry. Farmers there have worked hard to improve their herds. They have made sure their cattle are top quality for the nation's food supply. Many local cattle producers have even won national awards for their work.
Where is Wessington?
Wessington is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Wessington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 576 | — | |
| 1920 | 728 | 26.4% | |
| 1930 | 681 | −6.5% | |
| 1940 | 516 | −24.2% | |
| 1950 | 467 | −9.5% | |
| 1960 | 378 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 380 | 0.5% | |
| 1980 | 327 | −13.9% | |
| 1990 | 265 | −19.0% | |
| 2000 | 248 | −6.4% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −31.5% | |
| 2020 | 197 | 15.9% | |
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Wessington's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 170 people living in Wessington. These people lived in 91 different homes. About 44 of these were family homes. Most of the people living in Wessington were White (98.8%).
The average age of people in the city was 53.6 years old. About 12.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 30.6% of people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was about equal.
See also
In Spanish: Wessington para niños
