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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
(2020)
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| • Total | 15 |
| • Density | 180.72/sq mi (69.75/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 | 1267389 |
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 15 at the 2020 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. The town was incorporated in 1920. A majority of the early settlers being farmers caused the name to be selected. 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.
Demographics
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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% | |
| 2020 | 15 | 50.0% | |
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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
