Wilmot, South Dakota facts for kids
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Wilmot, South Dakota
WilMoNt Korona
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The welcome sign for Wilmot, October 2014
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Location in Roberts County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 432 |
| • Density | 810.51/sq mi (312.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57279
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-71980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267657 |
Wilmot is a small city located in Roberts County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 432 people lived there.
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Wilmot's History
Wilmot got its name from Wilmot Brookings. He was an important leader who helped govern the Dakota Territory a long time ago. Another city, Brookings, was also named after him.
The town of Wilmot and its post office were officially started in 1881. This happened after many years when people from Norway moved to the area. They came to claim land through the Homestead Acts.
About Wilmot
The local school in Wilmot has a cool mascot: The Wolves! There is also a local newspaper called the Wilmot Enterprise.
Wilmot's Location and Size
Wilmot is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers an area of about 0.49 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Wilmot?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 352 | — | |
| 1910 | 427 | 21.3% | |
| 1920 | 617 | 44.5% | |
| 1930 | 566 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 628 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 590 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 467 | −20.8% | |
| 1970 | 518 | 10.9% | |
| 1980 | 507 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 566 | 11.6% | |
| 2000 | 543 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 492 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 432 | −12.2% | |
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Wilmot's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Wilmot had 492 people living there. These people lived in 208 households, and 122 of these were families.
The city had about 1004 people per square mile (387 people per square kilometer). There were 237 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Wilmot were White (89.4%). About 7.9% were Native American. A small number were from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 208 households:
- 28.4% had children under 18 living with them.
- 45.2% were married couples living together.
- 8.7% had a female head of the household without a husband.
- 4.8% had a male head of the household without a wife.
- 41.3% were not families.
About 37.5% of all households were made up of single individuals. Also, 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.22 people. Families, on average, had 2.93 people.
The average age of people in Wilmot was 45.4 years.
- 24.8% of residents were under 18.
- 4.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 19.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 25.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 25.2% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.2% were male and 49.8% were female.
Getting Around Wilmot
Wilmot is connected by two important state highways:
South Dakota Highway 15: This road runs along the northern edge of the town.
South Dakota Highway 123: This road goes through the western part of town and ends at Highway 15.
Famous People from Wilmot
- Royce Williams: He was a skilled Navy pilot during the Korean War.
See also
In Spanish: Wilmot (Dakota del Sur) para niños
