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Herrick, South Dakota
Location in Gregory County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Gregory County and the state of South Dakota
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Gregory
Founded 1904
Area
 • Total 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2)
 • Land 0.52 sq mi (1.33 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,162 ft (659 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 74
 • Density 143.69/sq mi (55.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57538
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-28420
GNIS feature ID 1267420

Herrick is a town in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2020 census.

History

Herrick was laid out in 1904. The town was named for a nephew of Ohio governor Myron T. Herrick, who opened former Indian land to settlement. A post office called Herrick has been in operation since 1904.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 412
1920 422 2.4%
1930 339 −19.7%
1940 246 −27.4%
1950 169 −31.3%
1960 160 −5.3%
1970 126 −21.2%
1980 115 −8.7%
1990 139 20.9%
2000 105 −24.5%
2010 105 0.0%
2020 74 −29.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 105 people, 44 households, and 30 families residing in the town. The population density was 201.9 inhabitants per square mile (78.0/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 111.5 per square mile (43.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 81.9% White, 7.6% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 9.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 44 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 45.6 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

Celebrations

For years Herrick has been celebrating its annual Squeal Meal. This event is celebrated with activities like the annual hog calling contest, parade, dance, and a pork barbecue.

Notable person

  • Anita Caspary, Roman Catholic nun

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Herrick (Dakota del Sur) para niños

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