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Farmer, South Dakota
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Saint Peter's Grotto
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Location in Hanson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Hanson |
| Incorporated | 1920 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 10 |
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10 |
| • Density | 120.48/sq mi (46.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57311
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-21060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1255013 |
Farmer is a town in Hanson County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 10 at the 2010 census.
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History
A post office called Farmer was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992. A majority of the early settlers being farmers caused the name to be selected.
Geography
Farmer is located at 43°43′29″N 97°41′19″W / 43.72472°N 97.68861°W (43.724747, -97.688492).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 10 | 0.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10 people, 4 households, and 3 families residing in the town. The population density was 125.0 inhabitants per square mile (48.3/km2). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 112.5 per square mile (43.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
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.
See also
In Spanish: Farmer (Dakota del Sur) para niños
