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Lowry, South Dakota
Town of Lowry and Swan Creek (51360870410).jpg
Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Walworth County and the state of South Dakota
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
 (2020)
 • Total 10
 • Density 39.53/sq mi (15.27/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
57472
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-39260
GNIS feature ID 1267465

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.

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.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
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

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.

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