Wood, South Dakota facts for kids
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Wood, South Dakota
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Location in Mellette County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Mellette |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 41 |
| • Density | 166.67/sq mi (64.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57585
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-72620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267661 |
Wood is a small town located in Mellette County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, only 41 people lived there, making it a very quiet place!
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Town Location and Size
Wood is a small town, covering about 0.64 square kilometers (or 0.25 square miles) of land. It doesn't have any lakes or rivers within its town limits.
Weather in Wood
The weather in Wood, South Dakota, can change a lot. Summers are usually warm, while winters are cold. The town gets some rain throughout the year, with more in spring and summer. It also sees a good amount of snow in the colder months.
Who Lives in Wood?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 257 | — | |
| 1940 | 414 | 61.1% | |
| 1950 | 260 | −37.2% | |
| 1960 | 267 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 132 | −50.6% | |
| 1980 | 134 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 73 | −45.5% | |
| 2000 | 66 | −9.6% | |
| 2010 | 62 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 41 | −33.9% | |
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The number of people living in Wood has changed a lot over the years. In 1940, over 400 people lived there, but by 2020, the population had become much smaller, with only 41 residents.
People and Households in 2010
In 2010, there were 62 people living in Wood, making up 29 households. About 72.6% of the people were White, and 8.1% were Native American. Some people were Asian or from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of individuals living alone, and about a quarter of those were people aged 65 or older. The average age of people in Wood was about 42.5 years old. The town had an equal number of males and females.
History of Wood
The town of Wood was started in 1910. It was named after a person named A. K. Wood, who helped plan the town. In 1929, Wood officially became an incorporated town.
Famous People from Wood
Some notable people have connections to Wood:
- James Abourezk (1931–2023) – He was the first Arab-American to serve in the United States Senate, which is a very important part of the U.S. government.
- Moses Stranger Horse (1890–1941) – He was a talented Brulé Lakota artist.
Images for kids
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Map showing Wood in Mellette County, South Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Wood (Dakota del Sur) para niños
