Farmer, South Dakota
Farmer, South Dakota | ||
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FIPS code 46-21060[5] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267389[3] | |
Farmer is a town in
History
A post office called Farmer was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992. The town was incorporated in 1920.[7] A majority of the early settlers being farmers caused the name to be selected.[8] Farmer is home to Saint Peter's Grotto. The grotto was built between 1926 and 1933 by Fr. Peter N. Scheier and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2), all land.[9]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 132 | — | |
| 1940 | 130 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 114 | −12.3% | |
| 1960 | 95 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 58 | −38.9% | |
| 1980 | 27 | −53.4% | |
| 1990 | 23 | −14.8% | |
| 2000 | 18 | −21.7% | |
| 2010 | 10 | −44.4% | |
| 2020 | 15 | 50.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
2010 census
As of the
There were 4 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the town was 46 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 7 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $14,375, and the median income for a family was $55,417. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,250 for females. The
References
- ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 12, 2010.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farmer, South Dakota
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Farmer town, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Hanson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 176.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
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