Big Stone City, South Dakota

Big Stone City is a city in the northeastern corner of Grant County, South Dakota, United States, that lies between the southern tip of Big Stone Lake and the northern bank of the Whetstone River, and is adjacent to the city of Ortonville, Minnesota. The population was 467 at the 2010 census.

Big Stone City, South Dakota
City
Big Stone City Hall, July 2015
Motto(s):  "Home Of Big Stone Lake"
Location in Grant County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 45°17′41″N 96°27′46″W
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Grant
Incorporated	1885[1]
Area [2]
• Total	1.20 sq mi (3.10 km^2)
• Land	1.20 sq mi (3.10 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,043 ft (318 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	467
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	456
• Density	380.63/sq mi (146.99/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	57216
Area code(s)	605
FIPS code	46-05540[5]
GNIS feature ID	1253927[6]

History

The community now known as Big Stone City was established in 1878 as Inkpa City (after Chief Inkpaduta). It served as the seat of Grant County from 1880–1883. The present name comes from nearby Big Stone Lake.[7] Big Stone City was incorporated in 1885.[8]

Geography

Big Stone City is located at 45°17′41″N 96°27′46″W (45.294824, -96.462898).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km²), all land.[10]

Big Stone City has been assigned the ZIP code 57216, and the FIPS place code 05540.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	376		—
1890	471		25.3%
1900	590		25.3%
1910	551		−6.6%
1920	630		14.3%
1930	617		−2.1%
1940	681		10.4%
1950	829		21.7%
1960	718		−13.4%
1970	631		−12.1%
1980	672		6.5%
1990	669		−0.4%
2000	605		−9.6%
2010	467		−22.8%
Est. 2019	456	[4]	−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 467 people, 236 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 389.2 inhabitants per square mile (150.3/km²). There were 314 housing units at an average density of 261.7 per square mile (101.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 236 households, of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 39.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 605 people, 254 households, and 166 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.5 people per square mile (189.9/km²). There were 309 housing units at an average density of 251.0 per square mile (97.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.17% White, 0.50% Native American, and 0.33% from two or more races.

There were 254 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $22,875 versus $17,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,297. About 7.4% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Big Stone City School District 25-1 is the local school district.

Notable residents

• Sarah Hart (née Gengler), involved in the Hart family crash[12]

See also

• List of cities in South Dakota

References

1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-11.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Stone City
7. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 26.
8. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). "Historical Gazetteer of the United States". Routledge. p. 983. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-21.
11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
12. Bush, Evan; Nina Shapiro (2018-04-08). "Who were the Harts, really? Mystery surrounds family that plunged off California cliff". Seattle Times. Retrieved 2019-12-30.

External links

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