Oelrichs, South Dakota facts for kids
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Oelrichs, South Dakota
šuŋkpȟáwaksa
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Location in Fall River County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Fall River |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,356 ft (1,023 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 336.99/sq mi (129.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
57763, 57782
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-46500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1262163 |
Oelrichs (Lakota: šuŋkpȟáwaksa; "Severed Horse Head") is a town in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census.
History
Oelrichs was laid out in 1885. The town was named for Henry Oelrichs, a local cattleman. A post office called Oelrichs has been in operation since 1885.
Geography
Oelrichs is located at 43°10′53″N 103°14′1″W / 43.18139°N 103.23361°W (43.181458, -103.233601).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all of it land.
Oelrichs has been assigned the ZIP code 57763 and the FIPS place code 46500.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 303 | — | |
| 1910 | 150 | — | |
| 1920 | 176 | 17.3% | |
| 1930 | 206 | 17.0% | |
| 1940 | 212 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 168 | −20.8% | |
| 1960 | 132 | −21.4% | |
| 1970 | 94 | −28.8% | |
| 1980 | 124 | 31.9% | |
| 1990 | 138 | 11.3% | |
| 2000 | 145 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 126 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 117 | −7.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 61 households, and 38 families residing in the town. The population density was 331.6 inhabitants per square mile (128.0/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 194.7 per square mile (75.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.4% White, 18.3% Native American, and 2.4% from two or more races.
There were 61 households, of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.61.
The median age in the town was 53 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
Images for kids
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Harry Oelrichs (second from left) speaking with tribal leaders in 1887
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St. Martin's Catholic Church
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See also
In Spanish: Oelrichs (Dakota del Sur) para niños
