Lowry, South Dakota facts for kids
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Lowry
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Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Walworth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10 |
| • Density | 23.72/sq mi (9.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57472
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-39260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1256263 |
Lowry is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Lowry Pilgrim Community Church, Swan Creek Harness Shop, J & C Repair, Karst Service (closed in August 2015) and a fire station. Lowry also has an abandoned school, and a post office, which closed to service in the early 1970s.
With the Missouri River and Swan Lake just a few miles away, and prime habitat for all sorts of wild game, Lowry is a destination for many hunters and fishermen year-round. Mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, pheasants, grouse, ducks, and geese are commonly hunted in the area.
Lowry was founded in 1907 as a station stop on a branch line of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway built that year between Conde and LeBeau, South Dakota. The town was named in honor of a railroad employee. Railway service to Lowry ended in 1940.
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Geography
Lowry is located at 45°18′59″N 99°59′2″W / 45.31639°N 99.98389°W (45.316348, -99.983763).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 90 | — | |
| 1930 | 89 | — | |
| 1940 | 90 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 70 | −22.2% | |
| 1960 | 44 | −37.1% | |
| 1970 | 35 | −20.5% | |
| 1980 | 22 | −37.1% | |
| 1990 | 15 | −31.8% | |
| 2000 | 10 | −33.3% | |
| 2010 | 6 | −40.0% | |
| 2020 | 10 | 66.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6 people, 3 households, and 3 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.0 inhabitants per square mile (9.3/km2). There were 6 housing units at an average density of 24.0 per square mile (9.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 83.3% White and 16.7% Native American.
There were 3 households, of which 100.0% were married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.00.
The median age in the town was 71.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 0.0% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 66.7% 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: Lowry (Dakota del Sur) para niños
